Night-Shift Mental Health Tech & Nursing Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Mental Health Technician Nursing Assistant for full-time night shift on the inpatient psychiatric unit. You will support physicians and care teams, assist with daily living activities, monitor patient safety, and document clinical observations as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting, with American Heart

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months direct patient care experience in an acute behavioral health setting preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and crises calmly.
• AHA BLS certification (PA) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient care plans.
• Monitor patient safety and document observations per treatment plan.
• Assist with medication management and treatment activities.
• Collaborate with the treatment team on patient-focused interventions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis management

Behavioral health knowledge

Crises de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

AHA BLS - PA

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification - PA

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Mental Health Technician Nursing Assistant for full-time night shift on the inpatient psychiatric unit. You will support physicians and care teams, assist with daily living activities, monitor patient safety, and document clinical observations as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting, with American Heart