Mental Health Tech Emergency (Per-Diem, Nights 7p -7:30a) Stratford, NJ

Mental Health Technician

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Mental Health Technician assists in delivering care, observing patient behaviors and assisting with various aspects of patient care. The Mental Health Technician works closely with the R.N. and reports any changes in patient's mood or behavior in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities

• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners. Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other customers in written form, telephone conversations, and other verbal interactions. Leverages therapeutic communication skills and offers emotional support to patients.
• Utilizes verbal de-escalation skills in response to observed patient behaviors and follows established protocols for safe and effective management of same. Ensures patient safety by observing patient behaviors and completing scheduled rounding.
• Leads or assists with group activities such as community meeting, recreational groups and other unit activities. Assists RN with patient care activities following established unit protocols and competencies. Helps to maintain a safe, neat and clean patient care environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care.
• Assists patients with completion of activities such as personal care, ambulation, feeding and encourages independent completion of these activities when possible. May provide direct observation for safety of assigned patient. Completes required documentation accurately and efficiently, in accordance with hospital policy and department guidelines.
• Actively participates in unit, hospital and division meetings and work groups as assigned. May participate in the orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.

Education - Required

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 1 year related health care experience preferred for Non-Philadelphia County Jefferson campuses . or
• High School Diploma/GED along with the completion of a supervised mental health or addiction practicum and completion of 12 college credits in the social sciences + 2 years of experience in mental health or addictions care required. or
• Bachelor's Degree in humanities or social services + 1 year of experience in mental health or addictions care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Knowledge of behavioral treatment techniques and procedures,
• Manage and maintain high quality behavioral therapeutic interventions for diverse mental health population
• Familiar with and knowledgeable about the operating principles and code of ethics for the Jefferson Health, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations.
• Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.

Licenses and Certifications - Required

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Salary Range

$17.78 to $25.33 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America