Therapeutic Tech

Req #:

Category:
Behavioral and Mental Health

Status:
Full-Time

Shift:
Evening

Facility:
Jersey City Medical Center

Department:
Psy Residential Svc

Pay Range:
$19.12 per hour

Location:
355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title:Therapeutic Tech

Location:Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name:Psy Residential Svc

Req #:

Status:per hour

Shift:Evening

Pay Range: $ $19.12, 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

• 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Sundays to Thursdays
• Full Time

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.

Benefits And Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer