Mental Health Tech - Geriatric Psych (PT - Nights) - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About Jefferson 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. About Our Unit This unit is located at Jefferson Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Awards & Recognition Jefferson Einstein Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania Jefferson Einstein Hospital is also recognized for its high performance in the following procedures/conditions: Congestive Heart Failure & Kidney Failure Schedule Commitment Full Time: 8 hour shifts 64 to 80 biweekly hours Every other weekend Every other holiday Day: 7a – 3:30p Evening: 3p – 11:30p Night: 11p – 7:30a Part Time: 8 hour shifts 32 – 40 biweekly hours Every other weekend Every other holiday Day: 7a – 3:30p Evening: 3p – 11:30p Night: 11p – 7:30a PRN: 8 hour shift Day: 7a – 3:30p Evening: 3:00p – 11:30p Night: 11p – 7:30a 24 hrs Weekend per 6 wk schedule 1 winter / 1 summer Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
12 college credits towards a humanities or social services degree or BA in behavioral health field required
One-year experience with behavioral health clients required
BLS through AHA required
Must be trained in PEAT and able to safely schedule and restrain an aggressively acting out patient

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.
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.