Mental Health Technician - Care & Crisis Support

Rumcsi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,413 - 46,803; Part time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician to support psychiatric care alongside registered nurses. You will help with patient care activities, organize group activities, and assist with milieu management while maintaining a caring, culturally sensitive environment.

Requirements include 2+ years in an acute psychiatric setting, High school diploma, English proficiency, and current BLS; EKG or Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 yrs experience in an acute care Psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly.
• Orientation toward consumer satisfaction; and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to psychiatric patients and groups as assigned.
• Organize and implement group activities with unit staff.
• Demonstrate milieu management and crisis intervention skills.

Skills

English communication

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

BS credits toward BS in related field

Job description

Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, NY is seeking a Part-time Mental Health Technician to support psychiatric care alongside registered nurses. You will help with patient care activities, organize group activities, and assist with milieu management while maintaining a caring, culturally sensitive environment.

Requirements include 2+ years in an acute psychiatric setting, High school diploma, English proficiency, and current BLS; EKG or Phlebotomy experience is preferred.