Mental Health Technician in Long Branch, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Mental Health Technician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Psych Service-Admin Ambulatory

Req #: 0000225160

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $17.91 - $23.25 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 Mental Health Technician- MHT is a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team. Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide care to patients with diverse psychiatric illnesses.

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalency
• One-1 year of Nurse Aide/Assistant/CHHA/Emergency Medical Technician, or satisfactory completion of an Aide training program
• 3–5 years of related experience in a psychiatric or geriatric-psychiatric services setting
• Must successfully complete MMC clinical training orientation

Preferred:

• At least one-1 year experience as a phlebotomist and/or EKG technician with a healthcare background

​​​​​​​Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Annual BEST certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Evening Shift

Essential Functions:

• The Mental Health Technician provides key assistance with patients who require special precautions, and is responsible for remaining with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift except when relieved by staff for break and meal time
• The Mental Health Technician is expected to remain alert and observant to prevent injury or escape, and engage in therapeutic communication and activities to distract, occupy, and develop therapeutic rapport
• Mental Health Technicians are expected to comply with hospital policies on confidentiality, infection control, and compassionate care
• Adherence to patient restrictions and an ability to appropriately manage aggressive, violent, and confused behavior are required
• All methods of practice and/or work performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration
• Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments -i,e,damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas — and medical errors, etc