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MENTAL HEALTH WORKER I [F/T, 36hrs | Nights] -Chestnut Hill Hospital
CompanyTemple University Health System
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 17, 2026
About The Company
At Temple Health, more is how excellence is defined.
Temple Health is a Philadelphia-based academic health system redefining what’s possible in advanced patient care. Through clinical innovation, pioneering research, and world-class education, Temple is transforming complex medical challenges into real-world solutions—delivering more answers, more options, and more possibilities for patients.
Powered by more than 1,700 physicians, researchers and scientists across Temple University Hospital, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple accelerates the translation of scientific discovery into practical therapies, united by a shared commitment to advancing medicine and expanding what patients can expect from their care.
Temple’s depth of expertise enables outcomes once thought impossible—more specialized expertise, more innovation, and more opportunities to expect what’s next in medicine.
It Takes Temple Health.
About the Role
He/she is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals and contributes to the formulation of individualized plans of treatment, regular reassessment of patient progress to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit. He/she performs other tasks related to chart maintenance, environment of care, patient care and transportation, as required. The MHT works under the supervision of a licensed professional. Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required upon completion of New Hire Orientation. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs direct patient care duties in a psychiatric inpatient setting under the supervision of registered nurse. The MHT is responsible for supervising the patient in treatment, recreation, educational settings, and other activities of daily living, and to access changes in their social behaviors and clinical status and report/document these observations. Additional primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention, behavior management and assisting the patient with completion of assignments. The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team by monitoring the functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient and to address these individually and through psycho-education groups. The MHT leads daily educational groups focused on essential skills patients need to manage their illness as well as their social environment. He/she documents clearly and accurately patient participation and progress. He/she is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals and contributes to the formulation of individualized plans of treatment, regular monitoring and documentation of patient behavior and progress, as to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Required
Experience
General Experience Relevant Experience Required
Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Required
Experience
General Experience Relevant Experience Required
Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
Key Skills
Patient CareCrisis InterventionBehavior ManagementPsychiatric Inpatient CareDocumentationPsycho-educationChart MaintenanceBasic Life SupportCrisis Prevention InterventionInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationActivities Of Daily Living Support
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Mental Health Worker provides direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting, including monitoring patient behavior and facilitating educational groups. They also contribute to individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5887
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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