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Mental Health Tech - Adult Psych (FT - Days) - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia
At a Glance
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Posted
- 2026-08-05
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Healthcare
Benefits & Perks
ng a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Requirements
Knowledge of behavioral treatment techniques and procedures,
Manage and maintain high quality behavioral therapeutic interventions for diverse mental health population
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
Compensation & Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than
part-time (including
per diem
colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Responsibilities
With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Mental Health Technician assists in delivering care, observing patient behaviors and assisting with various aspects of patient care.
The Mental Health Technician works closely with the R.N.
and reports any changes in patient's mood or behavior in a timely fashion.
Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and other customers in written form, telephone conversations, and other verbal interactions.