Mental Health Technician - Pool

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a psychiatric support role that assists the Registered Nurse and participates in a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care during evening/night shifts. The position emphasizes direct, indirect, and non-patient care activities, de-escalation, observation rounds, and documentation.

Minimum two years of mental health or related experience is required, with an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred) in Psychology or related

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.
• Associate's degree required; bachelor's preferred in psychology or related field.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• CPI/Handle with Care/Aggression Management certifications preferred.
• Shift details include 7PM–7AM, three shifts weekly, every 3rd weekend, and alternating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, vital signs, specimen collection and documentation as needed.
• Utilizes verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behavior and participates in psychiatric code and Code Grey responses.
• Performs clerical functions to support clinical operations.

Skills

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Psychology or related

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Psychology or related

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management.
• Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed.
• Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.
• Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.

Education Requirements

Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.

License/Certification Requirements

AHA BLS required.

Special Requirements

• CPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certification is preferred.

• Shift Requirements
  • 7PM-7AM
  • 3 shifts every week
  • Every 3rd weekend preassigned
  • Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00