Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health - Raritan Bay - P/T Days with Benefits - Perth Amboy

Overview:

Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities:

• Provides routine patient care services to our patients under the direction of a professional nurse. Duties include assisting patients in daily living activities, taking and recording vital signs, facilitating psycho-educational group sessions and utilizing crisis intervention techniques as necessary
• Assists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; 1-to-1 Supervision, Laundry, Bathing, and Toileting)
• Conducts patient search at admission, upon return from pass, or as clinically indicated under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Functions as a role model of healthy interpersonal relationships and demonstrates appropriate behavior for patients, family, and staff

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 30 days of hire.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!