Mental Health Technici

1 month ago

Cherry Hill, New Jersey$17.78 to $25.33 HourlyFull TimeMental Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technician – $17.78-$25.33/hr, Night Shift 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

Salary: $17.78 - $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 Technician – $17.78-$25.33/hr, Night Shift.

Key Skills

Patient CareBehavior ObservationDocumentationOne-on-One SessionsCaseload ManagementCompassionate CareBLS CertificationPEAT TrainingPatient Restraint

Requirements

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and current BLS certification from 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

Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health 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 Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Behavior Observation, Documentation, One-on-One Sessions, Caseload Management, Compassionate Care, BLS Certification, PEAT Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health 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: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 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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