Mental Health Tech - Adult Psych (FT - Night) - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Mental Health/Behavioral Health Techs will provide direct bedside care to patients: 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. 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.

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.
Or Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social services + 1 year of experience in mental health or addictions care.
BLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices.
Behavioral management training in accordance with campus policy.

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 and provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately.