Mental Health Associate

Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Req#: 0000152292

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Nights

Department name: Behavioral Health

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

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
• 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 :

• Nights
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Maintains unit safely and facilitates daily activity of the patients
• Assists patients in activities of daily living
• Conduct rounds
• Records accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Assists in code responses as per policy and by training
• Assists in securing patients' belongings
• RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve,
• RWJBH understands that to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems.
• Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.

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