Therapeutic Tech, Per Diem

Job Title: PD Therapeutic Tech

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: PSY Residental SVC

Req #: 0000234439

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.79 – $19.79 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Therapeutic Technician will work with adult consumers residing in a 15 bed community based residence who are diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. The candidate will support consumers in their wellness and recovery towards independent living.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health field or High School Certificate with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a helping profession,
• Valid NJ Driver’s License required with no restrictions,

Preferred:

• CPR/First/AED preferred – will be provided if certificate is not active,
• Bilingual skills appreciated

Scheduling Requirements:

• Flex Schedule
• Coverage for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Essential Functions:

• Support provided includes medication supervision, skill building, community integration, identifying a crisis, and applying appropriate interventions -in-depth training provided on site.
• Therapeutic technician will support other team members in providing a clean and therapeutic environment.
• The mission of the department is to assist consumers in their recovery and keep them stable in the community and aid in the transition to a less supervised level of housing supervision.
• Candidates will need to be patient and possess strong motivational skills to support the consumers in their individualized goals.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.