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Mental Health Technician - Float

Quick overview

The Mental Health Technician assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care, including observation, vital signs, and therapeutic group activities. They also perform clerical duties and support the multidisciplinary team during psychiatric emergencies.

Requirements summary

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.

associate degreebachelor degreeDocumentationTreatment planningPatient carePatient educationVital signs monitoringSpecimen collectionClerical functionsVerbal de-escalationGlucose checksPhysical restraint applicationMilieu counselingPsychiatric code response

Job description

About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team.
Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.
We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.
Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
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 4 shifts every 6 weeks 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday Salary Min ($) USD $23.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00

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Retirement program

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