Emergency Screening Mental Health Associate (Per Diem)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holl

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Mental Health Associate for the Trinitas Regional Medical Center Emergency Screening unit, located in Elizabeth, NJ. This per diem, day shift role provides direct patient care, emotional support, and safety monitoring for individuals in acute mental health crises under RN/MD supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, group facilitation, and thorough documentation to support multidisciplinary care plans while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or active MHA certification.
• Active CPR certification within six months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal communication to document patient data and report changes to medical staff.
• Proven resilience and professional demeanor in high-stress crisis environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care: provide nursing-assisted care under RN supervision, record vital signs and report changes.
• Technical Medical Tasks: perform venipuncture and process specimens while conducting EKGs.
• Therapeutic Milieu Support: lead activities and group sessions to promote coping and social interaction.
• Unit Safety & Compliance: maintain a clean, secure environment and conduct room searches per policy.
• Documentation & Treatment Planning: chart behavioral data and contribute to care plans.
• Admission & Visitation Supervision: assist admissions/transfers and supervise visitors.
• Stock & Mentorship Support: manage inventory and precept new staff and students.

Skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal communication

Resilience under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or related field

AIMS Mental Health Association (MHA) certification

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Mental Health Associate for the Trinitas Regional Medical Center Emergency Screening unit, located in Elizabeth, NJ. This per diem, day shift role provides direct patient care, emotional support, and safety monitoring for individuals in acute mental health crises under RN/MD supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, group facilitation, and thorough documentation to support multidisciplinary care plans while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.