Mental Health Technician - Part Time Nights

About the role

Responsible for assisting unit staff in the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitative services to patients on the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. Assists with structured activities, personal care needs, and discharge planning. Provides crisis intervention techniques as necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior healthcare experience with demonstrated competency in a psychiatric setting preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in a clear and concise manner
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire
• Phlebotomy education required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire
• Effective January 2019, certifications for BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be granted through the American Heart Association

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits

Eligibility for full-time and part-time employees (over 20 hours a week):

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx, and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match*
• Health & Wellness programs
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (non-profit health system)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance options
• Onsite daycare program

Available for per diem employees and part-time employees working under 20 hours per week:

• 403b plan (company match not applicable)

Pay

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.

About The Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center located on the Paterson campus. It regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services, including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999 and is a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™—one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals worldwide to receive this award.