Mental Health Technician, Relief (as needed basis)

Jefferson Health; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to provide compassionate care to patients. This role involves observing patient behaviors, assisting with personal care, and ensuring safety through effective communication and support. You will work closely with registered nurses and participate in group activities, fostering a supportive environment for patients. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral treatment techniques for mental health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient care and observing behaviors.
• Communicate changes in patient mood to the RN promptly.
• Lead group activities and maintain a safe care environment.

Skills

Behavioral management

Therapeutic communication

Patient safety knowledge

Healthcare knowledge

Health information documentation

Job description

Mental Health Technician, Relief (as needed basis)

Apply locations Gloucester County, NJ time type Variable time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-0008563

Job Details

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Mental Health Technician assists in delivering care, observing patient behaviors and assisting with various aspects of patient care. The Mental Health Technician works closely with the R.N. and reports any changes in patient’s mood or behavior in a timely fashion.

Job Description

Job Summary

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Mental Health Technician assists in delivering care, observing patient behaviors and assisting with various aspects of patient care. The Mental Health Technician works closely with the R.N. and reports any changes in patient’s mood or behavior in a timely fashion.

Essential Functions

1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
2. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
3. Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
4. Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other customers in written form, telephone conversations, and other verbal interactions.
5. Leverages therapeutic communication skills and offers emotional support to patients.
6. Utilizes verbal de-escalation skills in response to observed patient behaviors and follows established protocols for safe and effective management of same.
7. Ensures patient safety by observing patient behaviors and completing scheduled rounding.
8. Leads or assists with group activities such as community meetings, recreational groups and other unit activities.
9. Assists RN with patient care activities following established unit protocols and competencies.
10. Helps to maintain a safe, neat and clean patient care environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care.
11. Assists patients with completion of activities such as personal care, ambulation, feeding and encourages independent completion of these activities when possible.
12. May provide direct observation for safety of assigned patient.
13. Completes required documentation accurately and efficiently, in accordance with hospital policy and department guidelines.
14. Actively participates in unit, hospital and division meetings and work groups as assigned.
15. May participate in the orientation of new staff.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

1. Behavioral management
2. Knowledge of behavioral treatment techniques and procedures, Manage and maintain high quality behavioral therapeutic interventions for diverse mental health population
3. Healthcare Knowledge
4. Familiar with and knowledgeable about the operating principles and code of ethics for the Jefferson Health, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations.
5. Health Information Documentation
6. Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation requirements.
7. Patient Safety
8. Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

454 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, New Jersey, United States of America

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