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Cooper University Hospital
Mental Health Technician FT-S5 Psychiatric
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$38,318 / year median in New Jersey
+34% projected growth
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 multidisciplinarytreatment 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 American Heart Association BLS Special Requirements FT, nights Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinarytreatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management.
Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed.
Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.
Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit. Experience Required Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting. Education Requirements Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in Psychology or related study. License/Certification Requirements American Heart Association BLS Special Requirements FT, nights Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00