Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey
The Mental Health Technician assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care, including therapeutic groups and milieu management. They perform essential clinical tasks such as patient observation, vital signs monitoring, and documentation while supporting unit operations.
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Short Description Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.
Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management.
Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed.
Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.
Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit.
Experience Required Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.
Education Requirements Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.
License/Certification Requirements AHA BLS required.
Special Requirements CPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certification is preferred.
Shift Requirements 7PM-7AM 3 shifts every week Every 3rd weekend preassigned Every other holiday & 1 hallmark holiday Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
Candidates must have an Associate's degree and at least 2 years of experience in a mental health, forensic, or addictions setting. An AHA BLS certification is required, with additional aggression management certifications preferred.
Market context
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