Mental Health Tech - PRN
About The Position
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Technician at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. This role is for a PRN (as needed) Mental Health Tech. Mental Health Technicians will maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting, and provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.
Requirements
- For Philadelphia County Jefferson campuses - Completion of a supervised mental health or addiction practicum and completion of 12 college credits in the social sciences + 2 years of experience in mental health or addictions care required
- BLS certified required
- Behavioral management training in accordance with campus policy
Nice To Haves
- One-year experience with behavioral health clients preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the RN in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, and more
- Reports/documents any changes in patients mood or behavior in a timely fashion
- Provides one-on-one sessions with assigned patients as needed
- Maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting
- Provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Coaching
- Commuter Discounts
- Day Care Services
- Supplemental insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
- Medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
