Mental Health Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 29,563 - 37,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist with patient admissions, monitor vital signs, and facilitate therapy activities during evening shifts. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification, preferably with experience in psychiatric care. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join a diverse team dedicated to patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification required.
• Previous experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients preferred.
• CPR certification within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission and discharge processes.
• Monitor patients and assist with daily living activities.
• Facilitate group activities as assigned.

Skills

Experience with psychiatric patients

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department: Involuntary Psych Child & Adol

Requirement #: 0000244485

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour

Job Overview

Assisting in the admission and discharge process, vital signs, EKGs, glucose monitoring, monitoring patients in the milieu, assisting patients with ADLs and meals, facilitating group activities, and other duties as assigned by charge nurse.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification.
• Previous experience in working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients preferred.
• CPR within 6 months of date of hire required.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Evening

Essential Functions

• Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas and comments concerning unit and team efforts.
• Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure.
• Participates in room and/or body searches of patients according to policy and procedure as assigned by the professional nurse.
• Assists in maintaining unit policies and procedures, procures and maintains par levels of supplies and linens stock. Cleans discharge units when housekeeping is unavailable.
• Documents pertinent patient information on a daily basis and as needed in the medical record.
• Participates in the admission/transfer process by orienting patients to the Hospital and nursing unit, and by carrying out the admission/transfer process as delineated in the unit procedure manual.
• Contributes to the formation of and carrying out of treatment plans elaborated by the staff of the psychiatric team.
• Provides standard nursing care as delegated by the registered nurse, physical care, escorting patients, participating in patient related activities maintaining therapeutic communication with patients, collection of specimen, etc.
• Supervises patient interaction with family members, especially during visitation and provides supportive intervention, as required.
• Perform venipuncture and draw blood specimens. Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and assure that appropriate labeling associated with each specimen is correct and complete.
• Recognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports same directly to the RN caring for the patient.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon
• ....and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer