Mental Health Tech, Part-Time, Days, Emergency Department, Stratford

Job Details

Mental Health Tech, Part-Time, Days, Emergency Department, Stratford

Job Description

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for the following: 

• Assists the RN in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, and more. 

• Reports/documents any changes in patients mood or behavior in a timely fashion. 

• Provides one-on-one sessions with assigned patients as needed. 

Mental Health Technicians will maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting, and provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately.  

Qualifications for this position include: 

• High School Diploma required 

• At Least 12 college credits, and full college degree preferred 

• BS or BA in behavioral health field preferred 

• One-year experience with behavioral health clients preferred 

• BLS certification required

Benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans 

• Retirement Plans 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc. 

Salary Range

$17.78 to $25.33

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America

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