Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health - Carrier Clinic - Full Time Days

OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. 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.Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.Carrier Clinic has been a trusted source of expert care for those afflicted with mental disorders or substance abuse. We rank among the top psychiatric and rehab recovery centers in NJ for several reasons. We’re always respectful of our patients’ privacy. We’re always compassionate to each individual situation. Our specialized mental health and addiction treatment programs work to return adults, adolescents, and older adults back to enjoyable and productive lives.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

QualificationsEducation, 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!Department Blake Rehab Addition&Sub AbuseSite HMH Carrier Clinic IncJob Location US-NJ-Belle MeadPosition Type Full Time with BenefitsStandard Hours Per Week 36Shift DayShift Hours 6:45am -7:15pmWeekend Work Every Other WeekendOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work Four of 6