Behavioral Health Care Assistant — Patient Support & Growth

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital.; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital. seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to provide nursing assistance with the clinical team. You will support treatment goals and deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining confidentiality.

You will collaborate with nurses and other staff to monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and participate in performance improvement initiatives. This role requires reliability, professionalism, and compassion in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required within one month of hire.
• Flu vaccine is mandatory.
• Fit testing is mandatory.
• Every other weekend required.

Responsibilities

• Functions in an organized, time conscious manner to complete assigned duties.
• Assists with dining services and monitors patient intake/output.
• Observes and reports changes in patient health to the licensed nurse.
• Provides toileting, incontinence care and helps with activities of daily living.
• Escorts patients to group activities, court, clinic runs, and ER.
• Records vital signs and blood pressure as required.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to facility policies.

Skills

CPR Certification

Flu Vaccine Mandatory

Fit Testing Mandatory

Every Other Weekend Required

Job description

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital. seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to provide nursing assistance with the clinical team. You will support treatment goals and deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining confidentiality.

You will collaborate with nurses and other staff to monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and participate in performance improvement initiatives. This role requires reliability, professionalism, and compassion in a behavioral health setting.