Mental Health Technician, Full-Time, Nights, Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Mental Health Technician, where you will assist RNs in patient care and document behavioral changes. This role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a focus on compassionate care in an inpatient setting. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Coaching

Commuter Discounts

Day Care Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least 12 college credits; full degree preferred.
• One year of experience with behavioral health clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in delivering care and document patient behaviors.
• Provide one-on-one sessions with assigned patients.
• Maintain a full patient caseload in an inpatient setting.

Skills

Patient Observation

Compassionate Care

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

12 College Credits

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Details

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Technician at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is ongoing.

Job Description

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for the following:

• Assist the RN in delivering care, observe patient behaviors, and document any changes in patients' mood or behavior in a timely manner.

• Provide one-on-one sessions with assigned patients as needed.

Mental Health Technicians will maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting, providing care effectively and compassionately for all patients.

Qualifications for this position include:

• High School Diploma required.

• At least 12 college credits; a full college degree is preferred.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a behavioral health field is preferred.

• One year of experience with behavioral health clients is preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA is required.

• Must be trained in PEAT and able to safely schedule and restrain an aggressively acting-out patient.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

• Retirement Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Work Shift

Night shift (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America