MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in providing both direct and indirect care to patients, contributing significantly to their well-being and recovery. You'll engage in therapeutic activities, perform vital checks, and utilize your skills in de-escalation to manage challenging behaviors. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment that values growth and development. If you're passionate about mental health and committed to making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in mental health or addictions setting required.
• Assists in providing direct and indirect patient care.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient care as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Performs patient care observation rounds and vital signs checks.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Patient observation

Documentation

Therapeutic group facilitation

Education

Associate degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Camden, NJ
Job ID 28964 Job Type Per Diem
Shift Day
Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support

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About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary
  treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management.
• Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed.
• Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.
• Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.

License/Certification Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS

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