Mental Health Worker (Full-time, Evening shift)

Hudson Regional Health; Hoboken (NJ); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hudson Regional Health seeks a Mental Health Worker for the evening shift at Hoboken University Hospital in Hoboken, NJ. The role focuses on observing and assisting mental health patients and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Requirements include a BA/BS in Psychology or related field, 2–4 years of experience, and preferred AHA BLS. Excellent communication and the ability to work under stress are essential.

Qualificações

• BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• 2–4 years related experience required.
• AHA BLS certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact with patients and families.

Responsabilidades

• Observe and assist mental health patients with daily living activities and socialization.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Attend and participate in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Record patient information including vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and demeanor.
• Communicate with patients' families as needed.

Conhecimentos

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Public interactions

Multitasking

English proficiency

Formação académica

BA/BS in Psychology or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Mental Health Worker (Full-time, Evening shift)

HOB FT 1199 Service Hoboken University Hosiptal, Hoboken, NJ, US

Salary Range: $24.79 To $29.99 Hourly

About Hudson Regional Health

Hudson Regional Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems, providing 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating medical facilities and physician networks . Hudson Regional Health prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management . Leveraging a vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, we are quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as we pioneer creative solutions to address urgent population health needs .

Main Functions

Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization .

Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff .

Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings .

Performs and records information about patients including vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and demeanor .

May communicate with the patient's family as needed .

Education & Experience

Education: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Experience: At least 2-4 years related experience

Qualification: AHA BLS preferred

Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow up on informati on with staff members .

Ability to organize workday and environment to get the job done .

Excellent public contact skills - courteous, tactful, friendly, and the ability to work well with others .

Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment .

Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing. Knowledge of crisis intervention & prevention techniques. Ability to organize, prioritize & manage multiple projects and follow through to ensure tasks are complete

About Hudson Regional Health

Hudson Regional Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems, providing 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating medical facilities and physician networks . Hudson Regional Health prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management . Leveraging a vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, we are quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as we pioneer creative solutions to address urgent population health needs .

Main Functions

• Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization .

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff .

• Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings .

• Performs and records information about patients including vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and demeanor .

• May communicate with the patient's family as needed .

Education & Experience

• Education: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work or related field

• Experience: At least 2-4 years related experience

• Qualification: AHA BLS preferred

Competencies & Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow up on informati on with staff members .

• Ability to organize workday and environment to get the job done .

• Excellent public contact skills - courteous, tactful, friendly, and the ability to work well with others .

• Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment .

• Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing. Knowledge of crisis intervention & prevention techniques. Ability to organize, prioritize & manage multiple projects and follow through to ensure tasks are complete

Full-time, Evening shift. 3pm to 11:30pm. Rotational weekend Saturday and Sunday