Compassionate Behavioral Health Support Assistant

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital.; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to provide nursing assistance under supervision of the clinical team. You will support treatment goals, maintain confidentiality, and deliver quality patient care within a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with daily living activities, documenting changes, and coordinating with Registered Nurses and staff.

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.
• Follow guidelines of duties as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable about patient conditions common in behavioral health care.
• Provide care ensuring patients are free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect; report any instances.
• Assist with dining services and monitor intake/output as needed.
• Observe patient progress and report changes to the licensed nurse on duty.
• Ensure bed linens are changed and rooms are neat.
• Provide toileting and incontinence care and monitor skin irritation.
• Assist patients in activities of daily living (bathing, eating, dressing, ambulating, group therapy).
• Escort patients to group, court, clinic runs, and Emergency Room.
• Take and record blood pressure and temperatures.
• Monitor and report patients’ physical and mental health status.
• Report changes to RN/LIPr as requested; assist in survey plans of correction.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting as necessary.
• Participate in Process Improvement activities.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Confidentiality

Job description

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to provide nursing assistance under supervision of the clinical team. You will support treatment goals, maintain confidentiality, and deliver quality patient care within a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with daily living activities, documenting changes, and coordinating with Registered Nurses and staff.