Mental Health Associate

Prime Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Mental Health Associate for outpatient services in New Jersey. The role focuses on assisting clients with treatment adherence, scheduling, and linkage to community resources, including group therapy and crisis intervention.

A bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field is required, with 1–2 years of mental health experience preferred and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Science or related health field from an accredited institution required.
• 1-2 years mental health experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• BVP within 6 months of hire.
• Program specific: a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist outpatient clients in adhering to treatment, maintaining follow-up appointments, scheduling, and coordinating with community providers.
• Educate clients about community supports and refer/link to appropriate services as indicated.
• Provide therapeutic interventions such as group therapy, counseling, or crisis intervention.
• Assist with treatment planning, track progress, and complete required documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Science

1-2 years mental health experience

Basic understanding of medical terminology

BVP within 6 months of hire

Valid Driver’s license

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

Mental Health Associate - Outpatient: Under the direction of supervising staff, the Mental Health Associate (MHA) will assist persons receiving outpatient services in adhering to treatment, maintaining follow-up appointments, scheduling, and keeping appointments with other community providers. MHA will provide education regarding community supports and participate in referral/linkage of individuals to appropriate community supports and services when indicated. MHA may provide therapeutic interventions with clients, such as group therapy, one-on-one counseling, or crisis intervention. MHA utilizes education to assist clients to learn new coping skills, identify issues that cause conflict in relationships and develop strategies for resolving conflicts. MHA will assist individuals with problem-solving and identifying potential barriers that may impact progress towards recovery.MHA may provide supportive counseling sessions and/or educational/skill-based sessions to clients individually or in a group format.Provides emotional support to clients during difficult times by listening to their concerns, empathizing with their feelings, and helping them find solutions to their problems. Monitors client’s progress throughout treatment to ensure that they are compliant with their plans and provides pertinent team meeting information. MHA participates in treatment planning and review, tracking data, and completing all required documentation within expected guidelines. MHA may perform duties in the community, including in an individual’s home, as needed per specific program expectations and standards. Performs all duties within the guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies, accrediting agencies, and hospital standards and protocols.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Science or related health field from an accredited institution required.2. 1-2 years prior mental health experience preferred.3. Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred.4. BVP within 6 months of hire.5. Program specific: a. Valid Driver’s license

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Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $20.00/Hr. to $27.00/Hr. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf