Mental Health Technician - Intensive Treatment Unit - Full Time Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking compassionate team members to provide routine patient care services. The role involves assisting patients in daily living activities, taking vital signs, and supporting psycho-educational sessions. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare and supporting one another.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care services under the direction of a professional nurse.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Conducts patient search at admission.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care services to our patients under the direction of a professional nurse. Duties include assisting patients in daily living activities, taking and recording vital signs, facilitating psycho-educational group sessions and utilizing crisis intervention techniques as necessary
• Assists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; 1-to-1 Supervision, Laundry, Bathing, and Toileting)
• Conducts patient search at admission, upon return from pass, or as clinically indicated under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Functions as a role model of healthy interpersonal relationships and demonstrates appropriate behavior for patients, family, and staff

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 30 days of hire.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!