Mental Health Technici

2 months ago
United States$17.78 to $25.33 HourlyFull TimeGeneral Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technici 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

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technici.

Key Skills

Patient Care DeliveryBehavior ObservationDocumentationOne-on-One SessionsPatient Caseload ManagementCompassionate CareBLS CertificationPEAT TrainingPatient Restraint

Requirements

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, along with training in PEAT for safely managing aggressively acting-out patients. A minimum of 12 college credits is required, with a full college degree and a BS or BA in a behavioral health field preferred, along with one year of experience with behavioral health clients.
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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 Delivery, Behavior Observation, Documentation, One-on-One Sessions, Patient Caseload Management, Compassionate Care, BLS Certification, PEAT Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Mental Health Technicians assist the Registered Nurse in delivering care, observing patient behaviors, and reporting/documenting any changes in patient mood or behavior promptly. They will maintain a full patient caseload with an assigned primary nurse in an inpatient setting, providing effective an...

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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