Mental Health Technician - Full Time Days
St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ
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About The Position
Responsible for assisting unit staff in the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitative services to patients on the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. Assists with structured activities, personal care needs and discharge planning. Provides crisis intervention techniques as necessary, to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and speak English in a clear and concise manner
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire
- Phlebotomy education required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire
- Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Prior healthcare experience with demonstrated competency in a psychiatric setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting unit staff in the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitative services
- Assisting with structured activities
- Assisting with personal care needs
- Assisting with discharge planning
- Providing crisis intervention techniques
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
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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
