Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

Req # : 0000220993

Category : Behavioral and Mental Health

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Evening

Facility : Clara Maass Medical Center

Department : Psychiatry

Pay Range : $21.00 - $24.50 per hour

Location :

1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title : Mental Health Technician

Location : Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name : Psychiatry

Req # : 0000220993

Status : Hourly

Shift : Evening

Pay Range : $21.00 - $24.50 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 is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Mental Health Tech works under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to provide care to patients with diverse psychiatric illness. 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.

Qualification

Required :

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year of Nurse Aide / Assistant experience or satisfactory completion of an Aide training program.
• Preferred at least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with health care background.
• Current enrollment in health care training program preferred.
• One (1) year experience working with geriatric patients preferred; must possess excellent communication,
• interpersonal and time management skills; and competent in facilitating therapeutic groups under supervision of RN.
• Maintains required BLS Heart Saver / Health Care Provider course completion and status

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions) :

Essential Functions :

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer