Mental Health Associate

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

2 Central Behav Hlth unit at Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ is hiring per diem Mental Health Aide to assist RN in assessing patient problems, planning and carrying out interventions, and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field, CPR certification, completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

2 Central Behav Hlth

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

Per Diem

Varies, All Shifts

Hiring Range: $24.00 Hourly

Req # 79868

Position Summary

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
• Patient Advocate
• Maintain Patient Safety
• Other Duties Assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Preferred

None

Required

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

None

Preferred

Experience working with psychiatric and substance abuse populations.

Required

License, Registry or Certification

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

Required

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings 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).