Mental Health Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Jersey City Medical Center Psychiatry Residential Services. The role focuses on supporting adults with severe mental illness in a community-based residential program, promoting recovery, stability, and independence.

Schedule is evenings, Sunday through Thursday, with competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on teamwork within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred; provided if not active.
• Bilingual skills are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness in a community-based residential setting.
• Assist with skills-building, community integration, and recovery goals.
• Supervise medication routines and collaborate with the behavioral health team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and document appropriately.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Bilingual

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mental health field

Job description

Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
Req #: 0000268353
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: PSY Residental SVC
Pay Range: $22.77 - $28.07 per hour
Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
Job Title: Mental Health Worker
Location: Jersey City Medical Center
Department Name: PSY Residental SVC
Req #: 0000268353
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $22.77 - $28.07 per hour
Pay Transparency
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.
Mental Health Worker, Psychiatry Residential Services
In the Department of Psychiatry Residential Services, Mental Health Workers become part of a compassionate, recovery-focused environment dedicated to supporting adults living in a community-based residential setting. Working with a team of behavioral health professionals, the Mental Health Worker helps support consumers diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness while promoting stability, wellness, independence, and successful community living. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers through patient support, motivational guidance, skills building, crisis recognition, medication supervision, and community integration. Mental Health Workers contribute to a safe, clean, therapeutic environment while helping consumers work toward their individualized recovery goals and transition to less supervised levels of housing.
A typical day for a Mental Health Worker, Psychiatry Residential Services may include:

• Supporting adult consumers residing in a 15-bed community-based residential program who are diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
• Providing compassionate, patient, and respectful support to consumers as they work toward individualized wellness and recovery goals
• Assisting consumers in developing and strengthening skills needed for greater independence and successful community living
• Providing case management support and helping consumers access appropriate services, resources, and community supports
• Supervising and supporting medication routines in accordance with established program procedures and individual treatment plans
• Providing skills-building support focused on daily living, independence, problem-solving, and other areas that promote recovery
• Assisting consumers with community integration and encouraging appropriate participation in community activities and resources
• Observing consumers for changes in behavior, mood, functioning, or overall presentation and communicating relevant concerns to the appropriate team members
• Recognizing potential crises and applying appropriate interventions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and individualized support plans
• Participating in in-depth training and ongoing competency development related to crisis identification, intervention, mental health support, and residential services
• Working collaboratively with other Mental Health Workers and members of the behavioral health team to provide consistent and effective consumer support
• Maintaining a clean, safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment for consumers and staff
• Supporting the department's mission of helping consumers maintain stability in the community and progress toward less supervised levels of housing
• Encouraging consumers through patience, positive reinforcement, motivation, and respectful communication
• Providing support that promotes dignity, independence, personal responsibility, and recovery
• Following departmental policies, procedures, safety practices, and established methods of practice while performing assigned responsibilities
• Demonstrating consistent commitment to High Reliability and the organization's Safety Together behaviors and tools
• Communicating effectively with consumers, coworkers, supervisors, families, community providers, and other members of the care team
• Maintaining appropriate documentation and completing assigned responsibilities in a timely and organized manner
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned in accordance with departmental needs and program standards

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about supporting adults with mental health conditions in achieving greater stability, independence, and quality of life
• You value a recovery-oriented approach that focuses on each consumer's individual goals, strengths, and potential
• You are patient, dependable, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships with individuals who may have complex behavioral health needs
• You have strong motivational skills and enjoy encouraging others to work toward personal wellness and independent living goals
• You are comfortable providing support with case management, medication supervision, skills building, and community integration
• You can remain calm and attentive when identifying potential behavioral health crises and are willing to learn appropriate intervention techniques
• You understand the importance of maintaining a clean, safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment
• You communicate effectively and work well as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• You are organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining appropriate attention to consumer needs and safety
• You are committed to treating every consumer with dignity, respect, patience, and consideration
• You are interested in developing your behavioral health skills through hands‑on experience, structured training, and continued professional development
• You appreciate working in a community‑based setting where the goal is to help consumers remain stable and progress toward greater independence
• You are comfortable working a consistent afternoon/evening schedule from Sunday through Thursday

To be considered for this Mental Health Worker, Psychiatry Residential Services opportunity, you are committed to supporting individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness while promoting recovery, stability, independence, and successful community integration. You are prepared to work collaboratively with the residential services team and contribute to a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field. A valid, unrestricted New Jersey Driver's License is required. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification is preferred; certification will be provided if the candidate's current certificate is not active. Bilingual skills are appreciated. Candidates must possess strong communication, interpersonal, patience, and motivational skills and must be able to effectively support adults with serious and persistent mental health needs. In-depth training will be provided on site regarding crisis identification, appropriate interventions, medication supervision, skills building, community integration, and other responsibilities associated with residential behavioral health services.

Schedule

• Sunday: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Monday: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Tuesday: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Wednesday: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Thursday: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Friday: Off
• Saturday: Off

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer