Mental Health Technician 2

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Inova Health System as a Mental Health Technician 2 in United States. Mental Health Technician 2 Inova Fairfax Hospital Nursing Float Pool is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician 2 to join the team. This role will be full-time day Shift: (3 x 12-hour shifts, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm).

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists unit leadership with oversight of the unit's Mental Health Technician education needs/compliance.
  • Provides individualized patient support for activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, bed making and measurement of vital signs and intake/output.
  • Provides information to patients, families and visitors which may include orients patients to the unit/program, explains rationale for rules or restrictions and provides printed information.
  • Serves as a resource and unit preceptor for all new Mental Health Technicians.

Requirements

  • upon start We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world
  • class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best
  • related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Inova Health System in United States.

Key Skills

Patient SupportActivities of Daily LivingVital Signs MeasurementIntake/Output MeasurementPatient OrientationUnit PreceptorCompetency AssuranceCompliance OversightEducation CoordinationBasic Life Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician 2 at Inova Health System a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Inova Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Support, Activities of Daily Living, Vital Signs Measurement, Intake/Output Measurement, Patient Orientation, Unit Preceptor, Competency Assurance, Compliance Oversight. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves assisting unit leadership with oversight of Mental Health Technician education and compliance, while providing individualized patient support for daily living activities, including vital signs and intake/output measurement. The technician also serves as a resource and preceptor fo...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Team member wellness program, Retirement with 5% match, Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year, Student loan assistance up to $10,000, Mental health support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Inova Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Team member wellness program
Retirement with 5% match
Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Mental health support
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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