Mental Health Technician - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking candidates for roles in patient care that begin with foundational education and credentials. The path includes CNA/MA/PCT programs or the HMH PCT Apprenticeship, with potential transfer to Mental Health Technician roles upon completion.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and maintain strong teamwork and patient-centered focus; prior experience in acute care is considered in related apprenticeship programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Completion of one of: CNA, MA, PCT program; Fundamentals of Nursing; PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical/behavioral health background; or pursuing a related degree.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, strong accountability, teamwork and dedication to patient-focused care.

Skills

Learning ability

Teamwork

Patient focus

Accountability

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT Apprenticeship Program / nursing program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical or behavioral health background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. - Or actively pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university in social work, psychology, nursing or related field. Note: Candidates who apply to work in an Acute Care setting, that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Mental Health Technician role. Acute Care setting does not include Carrier Clinic.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar.
• Minimum of one (1) year PCT, MHT, CNA or other behavioral health experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patients.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.