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Virtua Health

Psychiatric Tech- Full Time 3rd Shift STCF

Pay: $50,689/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Willingboro, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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

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Job Description

Job ID:

R1062564

Type:

Full Time Location:

Willingboro, New Jersey Standard Hours:

Shift:

3rd

Shift Summary:

Under direction of the

RN:

Ensures the safety of psychiatric patients and the EOC. Provides therapeutic group and individual activities for patients in need of same. Provides one to one emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients. Carries out treatment plan interventions as outlined on the Multidisciplinary treatment plan. Completes necessary physical care, Vital signs and POC testing on assigned patients.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensures safety of the patient, under the direction of the RN, by implementing applicable Policies and Procedures when rounding on patients and unit. Provides therapeutic group and individual activity for patients. Provides emotional support and behavioral redirection to patients, under the direction of the RN, by implementing interventions from the multidisciplinary plan. Completes necessary physical care including vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing. Position Qualifications Required /

Experience Required:

At least 1 year of previous experience working as a PCT or working with Behavioral Health population in a residential or inpatient setting or graduate with a four-year psych degree required. Experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred.

Required Education:

HS Diploma. Bachelor's degree in Psychology preferred.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

.BLS certification.

Hourly Rate:

$19.54 - $29.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.