Mental Health Associate

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); In loco; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ seeks a Mental Health Associate to support psychiatric patients, assist with daily living activities, supervise group therapy, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment. The role emphasizes teamwork and clear communication with staff and families.

The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to document observations, participate in staff meetings, and assist with routine clinical tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Competenze

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years’ relevant mental health experience.

Mansioni

• Observe and assist assigned mental health patients and help with daily living activities, therapy, and socialization.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Attend group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Record information about patients including vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and demeanor.
• Communicate with the patient's family as needed.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public contact skills

Multitasking

Formazione

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Mental Health Associate – Job DescriptionAbout Hudson Regional Health

Hudson Regional Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems, providing 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating medical facilities and physician networks . Hudson Regional Health prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management . Leveraging a vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, we are quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as we pioneer creative solutions to address urgent population health needs .

Main Functions

• Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization .
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff .
• Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings .
• Performs and records information about patients including vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and demeanor .
• May communicate with the patient's family as needed .

Education & Experience

• Education: High School Diploma req uired; Associate’s degree preferred .
• Experience: At least 1-3 years’ of relevant experience .

Competencies & Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow up on informati on with staff members .
• Ability to organize workday and environment to get the job done .
• Excellent public contact skills - courteous, tactful, friendly, and the ability to work well with others .
• Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment .

Day and Evening