Mental Health Associate

RWJBarnabas Health; Rhône; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking health care provider as a Mental Health Associate, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients' mental well-being. This position involves facilitating activity groups, maintaining a safe environment, and assisting patients with daily living activities. The organization is committed to enhancing community health and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and medical insurance. Be part of a team that values compassion and strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and the community.

Prestations

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

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Current BLS certification required within three months.

Responsabilités

• Facilitates activity groups in an inpatient program.
• Maintains unit safety and assists patients in daily activities.

Connaissances

Interacting with patients

Clinical documentation

Assisting with daily living activities

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Description du poste

Mental Health Associate
Req #: 0000197313

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

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#: 0000197313

Status: Full-Time

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

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses required (if applicable):

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

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Day
• 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer