Psychiatric Technician, Part-Time, Nights, Virtua Willingboro BHU

Virtua Health; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,507 - 36,740; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A community health institution is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Technician for night shifts in Willingboro. This role involves ensuring patient safety, providing therapeutic activities, and offering emotional support. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral health settings or a psychology degree. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working as a PCT or with Behavioral Health population.
• Experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of patients under RN direction.
• Provides therapeutic group and individual activities.
• Completes necessary physical care including vital signs.

Skills

Customer service

Behavioral support

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Psychiatric Technician, Part-Time, Nights, Virtua Willingboro BHU

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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.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we\'ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we\'re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We\'re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children\'s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Willingboro - 1113 Hospital Dr, E Bldg

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 24

Job Information

Part-Time Nights, 7p-7:30a
24 Hours Weekly

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 the 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 / Experience

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

Required Education

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

Training / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS certification.

Hourly Rate: $17.79 - $26.67. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant\'s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits: Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care