Mental Health Associate

Pyramid Healthcare; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare, including High Focus Centers in Cranford, is seeking a Mental Health Associate to support treatment teams and ensure a safe, recovery-oriented environment. You will monitor clients, facilitate groups, and assist with transportation and documentation to help patients progress in their treatment plans.

The role emphasizes crisis support, adherence to standards, and collaboration with licensed clinicians to provide client-centered care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field is required.
• At least one year of experience working with adolescent populations is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients throughout the treatment day to support safety, engagement, and therapeutic structure.
• Facilitate and/or assist with didactic, psychoeducational, experiential, and multimodal group sessions as assigned.
• Supervise client breaks, activities, transportation, and other program-related functions as assigned.
• Support the treatment team in crisis intervention efforts and respond appropriately to behavioral health or risk-related situations.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant client documentation, reports, chart reviews, and clerical support activities as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

High Focus Centers in Cranford is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our highly trained staff create individualized, comprehensive and robust treatment plans designed to meet each client’s treatment goals.

The Mental Health Associate provides direct support, supervision, and therapeutic assistance to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment services. This role supports the treatment team by monitoring clients throughout the treatment day, facilitating or assisting with therapeutic groups, supporting crisis intervention efforts, and promoting a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented treatment environment. The Mental Health Associate collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment team members to support client engagement, safety, treatment participation, and continuity of care in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Benefits Of Working With High Focus Outpatient In Cranford

• No restraints, seclusion or searches
• Provide CARF Accredited clinical guidance
• Work with licensed clinicians in group therapy, individual, and family sessions
• On-the-job training for advancement to master's program
• Room for growth and opportunities for advancement!

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe clients throughout the treatment day to support safety, engagement, and therapeutic structure within the milieu environment.
• Facilitate and/or assist with didactic, psychoeducational, experiential, and multimodal group sessions as assigned.
• Supervise client breaks, activities, transportation, and other program-related functions as assigned.
• Support the treatment team in crisis intervention efforts and respond appropriately to behavioral health or risk-related situations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Establish and maintain professional rapport and healthy boundaries with clients, families, referral sources, and team members.
• Assist with collection, monitoring, and documentation of urine screenings and other program-related monitoring activities as assigned.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant client documentation, reports, chart reviews, and clerical support activities as required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and multidisciplinary treatment team members regarding client behaviors, concerns, and treatment-related issues.
• Support continuity of care through coordination with treatment team members and participation in team meetings and program activities.
• Demonstrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients and families.
• Assist with transportation services and maintain compliance with organizational driver safety requirements if assigned driving responsibilities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trainings, drills, and continuing education activities as required.
• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentialitywith regard toall company information.
• Completion of all requiredtrainingsasdesignatedby the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Other duties asassigned.

Education

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• REQUIRED: At least one (1) year of experience working with adolescent populations.
• REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at:

https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.