Mental Health Tech - PRN

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Tech to provide essential care for psychiatric patients. This role involves assisting with daily hygiene, nutritional needs, and implementing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality behavioral health services in a supportive environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need, while benefiting from comprehensive rewards and development opportunities. If you're passionate about mental health and patient care, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Responsible for caring for psychiatric patients under nurse supervision.
• Assists with daily hygiene, nutritional needs, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily hygiene and physical activity.
• Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Collects and records specimens, including phlebotomy.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene Assistance

Documentation

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$17.62/hr - $27.85/hr

Additional Information About The Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Minimum of 2 shifts every six weeks- Rotating
• Days: 7 am-7 pm
• Nights: 7 pm- 7 am
  

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Psychiatric Center - Delmar Campus is a behavior health inpatient program that is driven to provide a high level of quality care. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the St. Louis Community and surrounding areas. The Delmar Campus has two 25 bed units that provide care to anyone requiring treatment in depression, anxiety and behavior health recovery. We have a multidisciplinary team that consist of behavior health nurses, psychiatrist, Medical physicians, social workers, activity staff, music therapist and pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients’ nutritional needs, and documents activities as required.
• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations.
• Performs general clerical tasks.
• Collects and records specimens, including phlebotomy.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
  
  

Experience

• 2-5 years
  
  

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
  
  

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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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