Psych Technician Apprentice

AtlantiCare; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

FSAs

Job summary

AtlantiCare’s Psychiatric Technician apprentice role in Mays Landing, NJ delivers direct patient care, supports daily living activities, and assists in unit operations. Apprentices will be enrolled in Rowan’s Psychiatric Technician program and may perform limited lab services under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma, English proficiency, and completion of LPT/PTC milestones; BLS and AMCA exam preparedness are part of the program, with strong emphasis on confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Take vitals and report observations to the nurse.
• Orient patients to the unit and participate in activities.
• Collect test specimens and document care activities per procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual preference

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Psychiatric Technician apprentice delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position provides direct patient care as needed, to include patient orientation to the unit, assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, reporting observations to the nurse, and participating in unit activities. The Psychiatric Technician apprentice regularly communicates observations to leadership. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Psychiatric Technician apprentice may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.

Qualifications

Education: High School degree or equivalent required. Ability to read, speak, and write English. Bilingual preferred.

• Apprentices will be enrolled in Rowan’s Psychiatric Technician program.
• Upon completion, apprentices will be equipped to successfully pass the Psychiatric Technician Certification (MHTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
• Must receive PTC within 6 weeks after successful completion of the apprenticeship program.

License/Certification

American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer. Certified Prevention Intervention Annual Education required within 90 days of hire or transfer. Education requirements are tracked by department leadership annually.

Experience

1 year of mental health or related experience preferred. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates the competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Note: A & E tool distinguishes competencies for the Pleasantville & Mays Landing site.

Work Environment

Potential for exposure to the hazards of the hospital environment, such as exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and potential injury. This position requires considerable standing, reaching and walking. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to department leadership.

About Us

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

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AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer