Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Cherry Hill

2 months ago
United States$17.78 to $25.33 HourlyPer Diem / PRNGeneral Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Cherry Hill in United States. Job Details Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Mental Health Technician at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region.

Key Responsibilities

  • will maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting, and provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately.
  • Must be trained in PEAT and able to safely schedule and restrain an aggressively acting out patient Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
  • provide care for all patients effectively and compassionately.
  • provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $25.33/hr.

Work Schedule

  • per-diem schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Cherry Hill.

Key Skills

Patient CareBehavioral HealthDocumentationObservationCommunicationCompassionTeamworkRestraint TrainingBLS CertificationMental Health Support

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, with at least 12 college credits preferred. One year of experience with behavioral health clients is also preferred, along with BLS certification.
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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Jefferson Health Plans is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $17.78 to $25.33 Hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Behavioral Health, Documentation, Observation, Communication, Compassion, Teamwork, Restraint Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Mental Health Technicians assist RNs in delivering care and observing patient behaviors. They provide one-on-one sessions with assigned patients and maintain a full caseload in an inpatient setting.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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