Inpatient Behavioral Health Aide - Per Diem

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation/leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a per diem Behavioral Health Aide for the Inpatient Services Department. The role provides continuous, one-to-one observation and support for patients with acute mental health symptoms, helping maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include reporting escalations to the clinical team, documenting safety checks, and assisting with daily activities while upholding professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and observation skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant, uninterrupted one-to-one observation for patients at risk for self-harm, harm to others, aggression, or emotional distress.
• Reports escalating patient behaviors, mood changes, and concerns to the clinical care team.
• Completes and documents safety observations per policy, requirements, and intervals (including 15-minute checks).
• Maintains calm, professional demeanor during crisis and uses approved de-escalation techniques.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, ambulation, meals, hydration, and comfort measures.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

English proficiency

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a per diem Behavioral Health Aide for the Inpatient Services Department. The role provides continuous, one-to-one observation and support for patients with acute mental health symptoms, helping maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include reporting escalations to the clinical team, documenting safety checks, and assisting with daily activities while upholding professional boundaries and confidentiality.