Crisis Care Mental Health Associate

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's NEW POINT CAMPUS seeks a Mental Health Associate to support emergency screening. You will provide direct clinical care under RN supervision, perform venipuncture, and assist with intake, transfers, and EPIC EMR documentation.

This role emphasizes milieu safety, crisis de-escalation, therapeutic group activities, and collaborative care across nurses, physicians, and social services. A Bachelor's in related field or MHA certification plus BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or related field, or an active MHA certification.
• Five years of full-time relevant experience acceptable in lieu of a degree; psychiatric/substance abuse experience preferred.
• Current BLS Provider certification required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care under RN supervision, tracking vitals and assisting with ADLs.
• Venipuncture, specimen collection, and proper labeling per protocol.
• Maintain milieu safety, de-escalation, safety watches, and searches as ordered.
• Register patients in EPIC EMR, assist with intake, transfers and facility transport.
• Plan and lead group activities and therapeutic sessions; document daily charts.
• Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies, and support discharge processes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Active listening

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

AIMS MHA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's NEW POINT CAMPUS seeks a Mental Health Associate to support emergency screening. You will provide direct clinical care under RN supervision, perform venipuncture, and assist with intake, transfers, and EPIC EMR documentation.

This role emphasizes milieu safety, crisis de-escalation, therapeutic group activities, and collaborative care across nurses, physicians, and social services. A Bachelor's in related field or MHA certification plus BLS is required.