Mental Health Worker, Psych IP-Adult DDMI

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Workers to provide essential care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions. This role involves monitoring patients' well-being, assisting with daily activities, and engaging in therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a passion for helping others. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; BLS certification preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric or substance abuse patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors vital signs and assists in daily living activities.
• Provides therapeutic groups and participates in crisis intervention.
• Documents patient information and reports changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

BLS Certification

Tools

EKG Equipment

Specimen Collection Tools

Job description

Job Overview:

Mental Health Workers provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. Mental Health Workers closely monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree
2. BLS (American Heart Association)

Preferred:

1. Previous experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients
2. Previous experience in psychology or sociology

Scheduling Requirements:

1. Shift working, 11pm-7am
2. Also rotate every other weekend
3. Full-time (FT)

Essential Functions:

1. Monitors vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
2. Performs EKGs
3. Draws labs and collects specimens from patients
4. Activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and bathing
5. Provides therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
6. Assists in non-violent crisis intervention
7. Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas, and comments concerning unit and team efforts
8. Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure
9. Participates in room and/or body searches of patients according to policy and procedure as assigned by the professional nurse
10. Assists in maintaining unit policies and procedures, procures and maintains par levels of supplies and linens stock. Cleans discharge units when housekeeping is unavailable
11. Records pertinent data according to standards
12. Documents pertinent patient information daily and as needed in the medical record
13. Immediately reports patient changes in condition to the nurse in charge
14. Precepts new employees and students, as requested
15. Assists in orienting new staff members
16. 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
17. Contributes to the formation of and carrying out of treatment plans elaborated by the staff of the psychiatric team
18. 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 specimens, etc.
19. Participates in patient/staff meetings, and group and community meetings as required
20. Contributes to the updating of patient care plans
21. Plans and participates in recreational activities for the patient
22. Supervises patient interaction with family members, especially during visitation, and provides supportive intervention, as required
23. Performs venipuncture and draws blood specimens. Collects specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and ensures that appropriate labeling associated with each specimen is correct and complete
24. Recognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports same directly to the RN caring for the patients

Benefits and Perks:

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

1. Paid Time Off (PTO)
2. Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
3. Dental and Vision Insurance
4. Retirement Plans
5. Short & Long Term Disability
6. Life & Accidental Death Insurance
7. Tuition Reimbursement
8. Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
9. Wellness Programs
10. Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
11. Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!