Mental Health Associate

Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Req#: 0000185462

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Job Overview:

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Day
• Full-Time
• 37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

• Accurately collects, labels and handles specimens.
• Accurately takes and records vital signs (T,P.R, B/P) and weights. Reports vital signs out of normal range to RN.
• Assists in identifying the need for crisis intervention.
• Assists in patient/family teaching/reinforcement regarding illness, medication, treatments and coping techniques under the supervision of the RN.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and ADL activities.
• Assists patients with recreational activities.
• Assists the RN in evaluating progress toward goals, and making changes as necessary based on patient need.
• Assists the RN with admission, discharge, and transfer responsibilities as assigned.
• Completes Court run for legal process when necessary.
• Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment plan in discussing patient problems and treatment plan goals/interventions.
• Correctly complies with all national patient safety goals and risk reduction procedures and associated policies as applicable to scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Fall Prevention Program and follows fall prevention protocols.
• Documents patient response to interventions according to established policy and procedure.
• Provides direct care to patients under the supervision of the RN in safe, therapeutic manner that preserves patient rights, respect and dignity.
• Recognizes changes in patient behavior, such as increasing agitation and/or reality detachments and reports to the RN.

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