Mental Health Technician, Full-Time, Nights, 7p -7:30a, Inpatient Child Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Cherry Hill
About The Position
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Technician 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. And our work to improve lives is never done. Job Description 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 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
