Mental Health AssociateReq #:0000166050

Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:Clara Maass Medical Center

Department:Emergency Screening

Location:

Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Req#: 0000166050

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Department name:Emergency Screening

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Associate will be responsible for the facilitation of activity groups in an inpatient program.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field preferred or a Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant work experience interacting with patients and the community

• 2 Years work experience in field of Mental Health

• Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three months of the start date.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses required:

• Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three months of the start date.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00 5:00 each day

• Days to work

• FT/PD

Essential Functions:

• Maintains unit safely and facilitates daily activity of the patients

• Understands information pertinent to assigned patients,

• Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients,

• Reports patient complaints, problems and any signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse,

• Responds appropriately to emergency situations,

• Assists with ambulation techniques assistive devices and patient positioning,

• Assists with nutritional needs of patients: collects specimens and takes and records vital signs

• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary staff to maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere to the unit and notifies professional nurses of any information regarding patient s physical and emotional condition

• Ability to add additional parameters as needed by review of patient history and physical,

• Assist associates in completion of their duties and functions as a cooperative active member of the health care team

• Interacts with the patients on the unit to promote the safety and security of all patients and staff and reports to the professional nurses any condition on the unit that jeopardizes the safety and security

• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as required,

• Maintains the rules and regulation of the unit and notifies professional nurses of situations that require immediate attention

• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Connects patients to telemetry monitors

• Perform phlebotomy services

• Stocks supplies

• Demonstrates knowledge of codes and responds as appropriate

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer