Mental Health Technician – Float Position Available In Camden, New Jersey
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Job Description
Mental Health Technician – Float
Location
US-NJ-Camden
Job
ID 42502
Category Technician or Technologist Shift 1 Type Per Diem Department Name S5 Psychiatric 1 Cooper Plaza
About Us At Cooper University Health Care, ourmitment 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 amitment to our employees to providepetitive rates andpensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees aprehensive 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 degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Psychology or related study. License/Certification Requirements BLS from the American Heart Association required. Special Requirements CPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certification is preferred. Salary Min ($)
USD $17.50
Salary Max ($)
USD $27.00
