What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN position at Temple Health?
Under the direction of Registered Nurses completes portion of the patient assessment. Provides patient care, assesses units for safety and maintains complete and accurate documentation. Leads and co-leads therapeutic activities.
Education
Bachelors Degree : from an accredited program in the area of human services, which includes but is not limited to : psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary / special education or family therapy (Required)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
1 Year experience in direct patient care with an education level of Bachelors degree or 2 Years experience (paid or unpaid) in direct patient care in a human services field with an education level of Associates Degree or 5 Years experience (paid or unpaid) in direct patient care in a human services field with an education level of High School Diploma. (Required)
License / Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus has provided quality care in our neighborhood for generations and is known for its behavioral health expertise- providing a wide array of outpatient services. The campus boasts a thriving med / surg unit, a full service emergency department, primary care and specialty physician offices. From our warm, friendly atmosphere to the resources of an academic health system, the teams at Episcopal come together and achieve together. Serving our patients as we would our family, the people of Episcopal deliver highly personalized care.
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