Per Diem Mental Health Tech

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

21h

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

• Work requires a 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
• Assists with structured activities
• Assists with personal care needs
• Assists with discharge planning
• Provides crisis intervention techniques as necessary, to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED