Psychiatric Technician-Full Time Nights Willingboro

Virtua Health; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Willingboro Township, NJ, seeks a Psychiatric Care Technician to assist with patient safety and therapeutic activities under RN supervision. The role includes emotional support, redirection, and execution of the treatment plan in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications require a HS Diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and at least 1 year in a behavioral health or residential/inpatient environment; BLS certification is expected. Competency in vital signs and POC testing is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working as a PCT or with Behavioral Health population in residential or inpatient settings.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of the patient under the direction of the RN by following Policies and Procedures during rounds.
• Provides therapeutic group and individual activities for patients.
• Provides emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients per the multidisciplinary plan.
• Completes physical care including vital signs and Point of Care testing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Psychology preferred

Job description

Summary

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

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 Required / Experience Required

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.

Salary:

$19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

Benefits:

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.