Mental Health Technician - Float

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities. Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management. Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed. Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey. Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.
Associate's Degree required.
AHA BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.
CPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.
Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management.
Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed.
Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.
Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.