Mental Health Tech Geriatric Unit PT Evening

Job Details

MHT PT E Geriatric

Job Description

About Jefferson Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done. About Our Unit This unit is located at Jefferson Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  Awards & Recognition Jefferson Einstein Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania Jefferson Einstein Hospital is also recognized for its high performance in the following procedures/conditions: Congestive Heart Failure & Kidney Failure Schedule Commitment Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following: 

• Must be able to work required shift 
• Must be able to work two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis 
• Must be able to work every third(3rd) weekend 
• Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season 
   

Responsibilities  Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Mental Health/Behavioral Health Techs will provide direct bedside care to patients: 
 

• 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 To qualify as a Mental Health Tech/Behavioral Health Tech, you must meet the following requirements for consideration: 
 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 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 through AHA required 
• Must be trained in PEAT and able to safely schedule and restrain an aggressively acting out patient 

Total Rewards  As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:  
 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans  
• Retirement Plans  
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary benefits 
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.  

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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