Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Days, 7a - 7:30p, Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University•Cherry Hill, NJ

7d•$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
One-year experience with behavioral health clients preferred
BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Must be trained in PEAT and able to safely schedule and restrain an aggressively acting out patient

Nice To Haves

BS or BA in behavioral health field 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