Psychiatric Technician- Per Diem Mount Holly

Summary Under direction of the RN: Ensures the safety of psychiatric patients and the EOC. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtua Health