Mental Health Worker (Per Diem, Varied shift)

Hudson Regional Hospital; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Hoboken, NJ is seeking an hourly service professional to assist mental health patients in a psychiatric unit. You will observe and assist with daily living activities, participate in group therapy, and help maintain a therapeutic environment while ensuring safety.

You will document vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and patient demeanor, and you may communicate with families as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Experience: At least 2-4 years related experience
• Certifications: AHA: BLS preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow up on information 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 communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing. Knowledge of crisis intervention & prevention techniques.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public contact skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

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Salary Range: $17.67 To $17.67 Hourly

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

Certifications: 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