Psychiatric Technician, Part Time Day Shift, BHU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis​

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Psychiatric Behavioral Health PCT to work under the supervision of registered nursing staff. You will support safety, implement treatment plans, and engage patients with group and individual activities to promote coping and wellbeing.

The role requires at least 1 year of PCT or behavioral health experience, HS Diploma, and BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in psychology is preferred for potential growth and development within the team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a PCT or with Behavioral Health population in residential or inpatient settings, or a four-year psych degree.
• BLS certification is required/training as listed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety under RN direction by following policies during rounds.
• Provide therapeutic group and individual activities for patients.

Skills

PCT experience

Behavioral Health

Non-violent crisis intervention

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's in Psychology preferred

Tools

BLS certification

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

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.