Inpatient Mental Health Tech – Day Shift, Crisis Support

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health’s Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker I to provide compassionate direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting under RN supervision. You will supervise patients in treatment and daily living activities, lead psycho-education groups, and document progress accurately as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will participate in crisis intervention, help implement treatment plans, and assist with chart maintenance, environment of care, and patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Relevant experience in psychiatric inpatient settings required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting under RN supervision.
• Supervise patients in treatment, recreation, education, and daily living activities.
• Lead daily psycho-education groups focusing on essential skills for illness and social environment.
• Document patient participation and progress clearly and accurately.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary team assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Assist with chart maintenance, environment of care, patient transport and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient supervision

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Temple Health’s Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker I to provide compassionate direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting under RN supervision. You will supervise patients in treatment and daily living activities, lead psycho-education groups, and document progress accurately as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will participate in crisis intervention, help implement treatment plans, and assist with chart maintenance, environment of care, and patient