Psychiatric Technician-Full Time Nights Willingboro

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Buckingham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b)/401(k) participation

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support psychiatric patients under the supervision of the RN. You will engage patients with group and individual therapeutic activities, provide emotional support, and help implement the multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Responsibilities include vital signs, POC testing, and ensuring safety on the unit. This on-site, full-time role requires at least 1 year of PCT or behavioral health experience, with a HS Diploma and BLS

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as a PCT or in behavioral health settings.
• Experience with non-violent crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety under RN guidance and follow unit policies.
• Lead therapeutic group and individual activities for patients.
• Provide emotional support and behavioral redirection per multidisciplinary plan.
• Perform physical care including vital signs and point-of-care testing.

Skills

PCT experience

Behavioral health

Therapeutic activities

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's in Psychology preferred

Job description

Company Overview

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

Location

Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd

Employment Details

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Job Information

Summary

Under direction of the RN: Ensures the safety of psychiatric patients and the EOC.

Provides therapeutic group and individual activities for patients in need of same.

Provides one to one emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients.

Carries out treatment plan interventions as outlined on the Multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Completes necessary physical care, Vital signs and POC testing on assigned patients.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of the patient, under the direction of the RN, by implementing applicable Policies and Procedures when rounding on patients and unit.
• Provides therapeutic group and individual activity for patients.
• Provides emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients, under the direction of the RN, by implementing interventions from the multidisciplinary plan.
• Completes necessary physical care including vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing.

Position Qualifications

At least 1 year of previous experience working as a PCT or working with Behavioral Health population in a residential or inpatient setting or graduate with a four-year psych degree required. Experience in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.

Required Education

• HS Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology preferred.

Training / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS certification.

Hourly Rate

$19.54 - $29.20

The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.