Mental Health Technician, Full-Time, Nights, Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University • Cherry Hill, NJ

14d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for t he 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 Technicia ns 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

• High School Diploma
• At Least 12 college credits, and full college degree preferred
• BLS through AHA
• Will be trained in Handle With Care and must be able to safely restrain an aggressively acting out patient

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA in behavioral health field preferred
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees