Mental Health Technician: Acute Psychiatric Care & Team Support

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care within our multidisciplinary team.

The role includes observation rounds, patient education, de-escalation, vital signs, documentation, and support during clinical operations. Requires 2+ years in mental health settings, an Associate's degree, and AHA BLS; CPI and aggression management certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health, forensic or addictions setting.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Psychology or related field.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Special CPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certifications preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assists the Registered Nurse in direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team with milieu counseling and activities.
• Performs observation rounds, vital signs, glucose checks, specimen collections and documentation as needed.
• Uses de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive behavior and supports during psychiatric codes and safety events.
• Performs clerical functions to support unit operations.

Connaissances

Verbal de-escalation

Team collaboration

Observation rounds

Documentation

Formation

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care within our multidisciplinary team.

The role includes observation rounds, patient education, de-escalation, vital signs, documentation, and support during clinical operations. Requires 2+ years in mental health settings, an Associate's degree, and AHA BLS; CPI and aggression management certifications preferred.