Mental Health Associate

Overview

Job Title:

Mental Health Associate

Location:

Central Jersey Behavioral Health

Department:
Adult Psych (AP)

Req#:

Status:
Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.50 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.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.

The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

Required
:

• Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Science), minimum of 5 years' recent behavioral health experience, or completion of AIMS Mental Health Technician training certificate course
• Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of all orientation programs
• Minimum one-year experience

Preferred
:

• Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide

Certifications and Licenses Required
:

• BLS Certification from American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements
:

• 12-hour day shifts
• Per Diem
• Required:1 weekend a month, 1 summer holiday, and 1 winter holiday

• Group and individual patient supervision
• Facilitation of educational group activities
• Assisting with ADL's (i.e., Feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc.)

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.