Inova·Virginia
Provides individualized patient support for daily living activities and vital signs measurement. Serves as a resource and preceptor for new technicians while assisting leadership with education and compliance.
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 or Night Shift: (3 x 12-hour shifts, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm to 6:00 am) with rotating weekends.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.
We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Education: High School or GED Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Mental Health Technician 1 or Clinical Technician 1 at Inova Health System and/or two (2) years as psychiatric technician at another facility.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association- upon start
Preferred Qualifications: Previous inpatient behavioral health experience, espeically a variety of units/departments
Requires a High School diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a psychiatric or clinical technician.
Market context
In Virginia, Mental Health Technician 2 float pool roles are often sought in inpatient and behavioral health settings where staffing flexibility matters. This role is competitive because employers typically want a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and at least two years of psychiatric or clinical technician experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your float-pool availability and recent direct-care experience before applying.