What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - FLOAT position at Cooper University Health Care?
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 to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
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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's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.
License/Certification Requirements
BLS required.
Special Requirements
- CPI, Handle with Care, Aggression Management certification is preferred.
- Shift Requirements
- 7AM-7PM
- 4 shifts every 6 weeks
- 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday
- 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday