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Mental Health Partner - Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry - Days - PRN

VCU Health System

Richmond, Virginia

Health system employer

RN · Mental & Behavioral Health Technicians · Psychiatric Technicians

Posted Aug 17

Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$23/hr
nursing in Virginia$36/hr

The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 392 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

The Mental Health Partner provides direct, age-specific mental health care to the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients being treated for psychiatric illness based on the interdisciplinary plan of care, under the direction of an RN.

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Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CPR certification Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Experience working with children or adults with emotional and mental disorders Experience providing patient care on an inpatient psychiatric hospital unit Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field (counseling, psychology, social work, or related field). Education/training PREFERRED: At least one year of supplemental related training working with emotional and mental disorders Independent action(s) required: Functions under the direction of a LIP, manager and RN in providing relationship-based and age-specific care to psychiatric patients including emotional support using therapeutic communication, developing skills in thinking and responding, assisting with the development and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position

requirements

Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedule, including requirements or assignments, is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive motion: Keyboarding, Mouse Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$18.39 - $28.51

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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Requirements

  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Emotional support for children
  • Behavioral health hospital experience
  • Bachelor's degree in counseling
  • Inpatient experience
  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Bachelor's degree in social work
  • Psychiatry

Place

City
Richmond, Virginia
Median rent
$1,372/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,587/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Richmond area index 97.9, where 100 is the national average.

Richmond blends Civil War history with a growing arts scene and James River outdoor access. Virginia's capital offers a manageable pace, respected hospital systems, and neighborhoods like Carytown and the Fan District that give nurses a grounded, livable feel between shifts.

Map showing the location of Richmond, VA
Approximate location in Richmond, VA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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About the employer

VCU Health System
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted Compensation Range $18.39 - $28.51 range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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