Mental Health Tech (3) Crisis Response Center Per Diem Evening Jefferson Einstein

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Mental Health Tech. You'll provide direct care to patients, assisting RNs and ensuring effective patient support. This role requires a commitment to working evening shifts and weekends, with a focus on compassionate care in a recognized hospital environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Coaching

Qualifications

• One year experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
• Must be trained in PEAT.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in delivering care and observing patient behaviors.
• Provides one-on-one sessions with assigned patients.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

BS or BA in behavioral health field

Tools

BLS

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Job Details

Mental Health Tech (3) CRC PRN E

Job Description

About Jefferson

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Tech 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. Our work to improve lives is never done.

About Our Unit

This unit is located at Jefferson Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Awards & Recognition

Jefferson Einstein Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania

Jefferson Einstein Hospital is also recognized for its high performance in the following procedures/conditions: Congestive Heart Failure & Kidney Failure

Schedule Commitment

Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:

• Must be able to work required shift
• Must be able to work two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis
• Must be able to work every third(3rd) weekend
• Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season
  
  

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Mental Health/Behavioral Health Techs will provide direct bedside care to patients:

• 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 Technicians will maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting and provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately.

Qualifications

To qualify as a Mental Health Tech/Behavioral Health Tech, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At Least 12 college credits, and full college degree preferred
• BS or BA in behavioral health field preferred
• One-year experience with behavioral health clients preferred
• BLS through AHA required
• Must be trained in PEAT and able to safely schedule and restrain an aggressively acting out patient
  
  

Total Rewards

As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
  
  

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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