Mental Health Technician ( Part-Time - Days)

Job Details

Assists R.N. in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, providing daily community meetings and assisting in various procedures. Works closely with the R.N. and reports any changes in patient’s mood or behavior in a timely fashion. When necessary assists the R.N. and unit staff with pre-admission screening calls from referral sources. Also provides information about the program to callers. Patient population ranges from adult through geriatrics.

Job Description

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

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Ensures patient safety by observing patient behaviors and completing scheduled rounding.
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Utilizes verbal de-escalation skills in response to observed patient behaviors and follows established protocols for safe and effective management of same.
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Leads or assists with group activities such as community meeting, recreational groups and other unit activities.
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Assists RN with patient care by completing vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKG, phlebotomy and other similar activities.
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Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other customers in written form, telephone conversations, and other verbal interactions.
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Assists patients with completion of activities of daily living and encourages independent completion of these activities when possible.
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Completes required documentation accurately and efficiently, in accordance with hospital policy and department guidelines.
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Actively participates in unit, hospital and division meetings and work groups as assigned.

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required; bachelor’s degree preferred (12+ college credits in humanities or social services required for Philadelphia work locations).
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Experience:
1 year of related experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
CPR Certified
 

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

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.