MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN PRN-PSYCHIATRIC
 Cooper University Health Care | |
 United States, New Jersey, Camden | |
| 3 Cooper Plaza (Show on map) | |
 Apr 18, 2025 | |
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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN PRN-PSYCHIATRIC
Camden, NJ Job ID 39006 Job Type Per Diem Shift Day Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support Apply About us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities. Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management. Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed. Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey. Performs clerical functions to support the clinical operations of the unit. Experience Required Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting. Education Requirements Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in Psychology or related study. License/Certification Requirements American Heart Association BLS Special Requirements PRN, varies looking for an individual that can work flexible hours Apply
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