Therapeutic Tech in Jersey CIty, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Therapeutic Tech

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: PSY Residental SVC

Req #: 0000254731

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.79 - $19.79 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Department of Psychiatry Residential Services is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Therapeutic Technician. The Therapeutic Technician will work with adult consumers residing in a 15 bed community based residence who are diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in mental health field or High School Certificate with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a helping profession
• Valid NJ Driver's License required with no restrictions

Preferred:

• Bilingual skills appreciated
• CPR/First/AED preferred - will be provided if certificate is not active

Scheduling Requirements

• Evening Shifts – 03:00pm-11:00pm
• Tuesday – Saturday
• FT

Essential Functions:

• The candidate will support consumers in their wellness and recovery towards independent living
• Support provided includes medication supervision, skill building, community integration, identifying a crisis, and applying appropriate interventions -in-depth training provided on site
• Therapeutic technician will support other team members in providing a clean and therapeutic environment
• The mission of the department is to assist consumers in their recovery and keep them stable in the community and aid in the transition to a less supervised level of housing supervision
• Candidates will need to be patient and possess strong motivational skills to support the consumers in their individualized goals,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.