Mental Health Associate

Hunterdon Health; Bartles Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Mental Health Technician to assist the RN in assessing patient problems, planning and carrying out Mental Health interventions, and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field and CPR certification with Hunterdon Health’s behavior management training on hire and annually. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential; experience with psychiatric populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• CPR certification required; completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Mental Health Interventions
• Maintain Therapeutic Milieu
• Documentation of Care
• Other Duties Assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Job description

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. , 2100 Wescott Drive , Flemington , NJ

Varies , All Shifts

Hiring Range: $24.00 Hourly

PositionSummary

Assists RN is assessing patient problems, planning and carrying out Mental Health interventions, and maintain therapeutic milieu.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate Mental Health Interventions
• Maintain Therapeutic Milieu
• Documentation of Care
• Other Duties Assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

Required:

None

Preferred:

Experience working with psychiatric and substance abuse populations.

License, Registry or Certification

Required:

CPR certification required.Completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually thereafter.

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

Required:

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefitofferings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).