Mental Health Tech - PRN

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Technician 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. And our work to improve lives is never done. Mental Health Technicians are responsible for the following: 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
• One-year experience with behavioral health clients preferred
• 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
• 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, etc.
• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed