Mental Health Technician, Full-time, Days, 7a - 7:30p, Emergency, Cherry Hill
Jefferson Health
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America
Base: $18.66 to $26.60 hourly; bonus/equity: not e...
High school diploma or ged
1 year healthcare experience preferred
Verbal de-escalation skills
The Mental Health Technician assists in delivering patient and family-centered care while observing behaviors and reporting changes to the RN
Job Summary
The Mental Health Technician assists in delivering patient and family-centered care while observing behaviors and reporting changes to the RN.
Employees must utilize verbal de-escalation skills and maintain a safe environment by completing scheduled rounding and direct observation.
Jefferson Health offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and tuition assistance at Thomas Jefferson University.
Matching Summary
The Mental Health Technician assists in delivering patient and family-centered care while observing behaviors and reporting changes to the RN.
Salary
Base: $18.66 to $26.60 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not eligible for annual incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and tuition assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High School Diploma or GED
1 year healthcare experience preferred
Verbal de-escalation skills
Patient safety observation
Therapeutic communication
Nice-to-have
Bachelor's degree in humanities
Social sciences college credits
Group activity leadership
Cultural sensitivity
New staff orientation participation
Key Requirements
High School Diploma/GED required
1 year related health care experience preferred
Completion of supervised mental health practicum if no experience
2 years mental health experience with specific education
BLS_AHA certification implied for physical demands