Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Nights, Inpatient Child Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Cherry Hill

Jefferson Health

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America
Base: $17.78 to $25.33 hourly; bonus/equity: not s...
Per diem (nights)
Deliver care under rn supervision
Observe and document patient behavior
Provide one-on-one patient sessions
Jefferson Health is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician for the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The position involves providing patient care, reporting on patient behavior, and working collaboratively with nursing staff, requiring a high school diploma and preferred experience in behavioral health

Job Summary

  • Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Technician at Jefferson Health, the largest health system in the Philadelphia region.
  • Mental Health Technicians assist RNs in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, and providing one-on-one sessions with assigned patients.
  • Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and various employee discounts.

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Jefferson Health is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician for the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The position involves providing patient care, reporting on patient behavior, and working collaboratively with nursing staff, requiring a high school diploma and preferred experience in behavioral health.

Salary

Base: $17.78 to $25.33 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deliver care under RN supervision
  • Observe and document patient behavior
  • Provide one-on-one patient sessions
  • Manage full patient caseload
  • Work night shifts in inpatient setting
  • Trained in PEAT and patient restraint

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Behavioral health experience
  • Team collaboration with nursing staff

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • At least 12 college credits preferred
  • BS or BA in behavioral health preferred
  • One-year behavioral health experience preferred
  • BLS certification through AHA required

Work Rights

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