Mental Health Associate: Patient Care & Team Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Mental Health Associate to assist Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care, and to contribute to a safe, therapeutic milieu. The role involves teamwork with clinical, technical, and business staff across disciplines.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols, and collaboration to deliver high-quality healthcare as part of an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Supports nursing staff in direct patient care tasks.
• Performs routine monitoring and vital signs.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in delivering nursing care (bathing, feeding, ambulation, urine samples, vital signs).
• Performs transports of patients, medications, supplies, and specimens.
• Conducts patient observations, rounds, checks, and monitoring as assigned.
• Orientes patients to unit, secures valuables, and manages belongings at admission/discharge.
• Assists in emergencies and codes per protocols.
• Participates as part of the treatment team to provide care per psychiatric/addictions principles.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Nursing support

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Mental Health Associate to assist Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care, and to contribute to a safe, therapeutic milieu. The role involves teamwork with clinical, technical, and business staff across disciplines.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols, and collaboration to deliver high-quality healthcare as part of an academic medical center.