Mental Health Technician - Raritan Bay - Full Time Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. (old); Perth Amboy (NJ); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks candidates for roles in patient care within an Acute Care/Behavioral Health support path. The program includes possible pathways into the Mental Health Technician role after completing the PCT Apprenticeship, with strong emphasis on teamwork and patient focus.

Candidates may enter through PCT Apprentice with options to advance after successful completion, supporting patients and caregivers with a commitment to ongoing education and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT or Nursing Fundamentals program or HMHPCT Apprenticeship, or equivalent medical background.
• Pursuing related degree candidates considered for PCT Apprentice pathway.
• Strong teamwork and patient-focused care emphasized.

Connaissances

Strong teamwork

Accountability

Patient-focused care

Adaptability

Quick learner

Formation

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program or equivalent

Pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's in social work, psychology, nursing or related field

Description du poste

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