Mental Health Associate (FT-Evening), Somerville NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified full-time Mental Health Associate for the Eating Disorder Unit in Somerville, NJ. Evening shift opportunities provide 40 hours weekly, and compensation aligns with NJ pay ranges.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent behavioral health experience plus BLS certification; preferred candidates have 1 year in the field. This role emphasizes patient care, safety, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience.
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to ancillary departments and emergency room.
• Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients.
• Reports patient complaints, problems, or unusual occurrences to the Registered Nurse.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assists with ambulation, devices, and patient positioning.
• Assists with nutritional needs and takes and records vital signs.
• Maintains a safe and supportive atmosphere on the unit and communicates with nurses.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical information.

Skills

communication

time management

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Mental Health Associate (FT-Evening), Somerville NJ

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified full-time Mental Health Associate, Eating Disorder Unit in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements

• Evening Shift, 40 hours
• Full-Time Schedule

Essential Functions

• Understands information pertinent to assigned patients
• Transports patients to ancillary departments and emergency room.
• Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients.
• Reports patient complaints, problems. And any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Assists with ambulation techniques, assistive devices, and patient positioning.
• Assists with nutritional needs of patients; collects specimens; and takes and records vital signs.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary staff to maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere on the unit and notifies professional nurses of any information regarding patient's physical and emotional condition.
• Ability to add additional parameters as needed by review of patient history and physical.
• Assists associates in completion of their duties and functions as a cooperative active member of the health care team
• Interacts with the patients on the unit to promote the safety and security of all patients and staff and reports to the professional nurse any condition on the unit that jeopardizes safety and security
• Shows sound and mature judgment in maintaining the safety and security of the patients and staff.
• Maintains the rules and regulation of the unit and notifies professional nurses of situations that require immediate attention

Documentation

• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of clinical information.

Other

• Perform phlebotomy services
• Stocks supplies

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer