Mental Health Associate (PT-Day), Somerville NJ
RWJBarnabas Health, Somerville, NJ, United States
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Department: Mental Health Unit
Position Type: Part‑time, Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour (New Jersey)
Job Overview
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part‑time Mental Health Associate in Somerville, NJ.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience.
Excellent communication, time‑management, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Minimum 1 year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment.
Certifications and Licenses Required
BLS Certification from AHA.
Scheduling Requirements
Day Shift, 24 hrs/week.
Part‑time schedule.
Essential Functions
Patient Care
Understands information pertinent to assigned patients.
Transports patients to ancillary departments and emergency room.
Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients.
Reports patient complaints, problems, and any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Assists with ambulation techniques, assistive devices, and patient positioning.
Assists with nutritional needs of patients; collects specimens; and takes and records vital signs.
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary staff to maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere on the unit and notifies professional nurses of any information regarding patient’s physical and emotional condition.
Ability to add additional parameters as needed by review of patient history and physical.
Assists associates in completion of their duties and functions as a cooperative active member of the health care team.
Interacts with the patients on the unit to promote the safety and security of all patients and staff and reports to the professional nurse any condition on the unit that jeopardizes safety and security.
Shows sound and mature judgment in maintaining the safety and security of the patients and staff.
Maintains the rules and regulation of the unit and notifies professional nurses of situations that require immediate attention.
Documentation
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as required.
Maintains confidentiality of clinical information.
Other
Perform phlebotomy services.
Stocks supplies.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Location: RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Department: Mental Health Unit
Position Type: Part‑time, Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour (New Jersey)
Job Overview
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part‑time Mental Health Associate in Somerville, NJ.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience.
Excellent communication, time‑management, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Minimum 1 year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment.
Certifications and Licenses Required
BLS Certification from AHA.
Scheduling Requirements
Day Shift, 24 hrs/week.
Part‑time schedule.
Essential Functions
Patient Care
Understands information pertinent to assigned patients.
Transports patients to ancillary departments and emergency room.
Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients.
Reports patient complaints, problems, and any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Assists with ambulation techniques, assistive devices, and patient positioning.
Assists with nutritional needs of patients; collects specimens; and takes and records vital signs.
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary staff to maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere on the unit and notifies professional nurses of any information regarding patient’s physical and emotional condition.
Ability to add additional parameters as needed by review of patient history and physical.
Assists associates in completion of their duties and functions as a cooperative active member of the health care team.
Interacts with the patients on the unit to promote the safety and security of all patients and staff and reports to the professional nurse any condition on the unit that jeopardizes safety and security.
Shows sound and mature judgment in maintaining the safety and security of the patients and staff.
Maintains the rules and regulation of the unit and notifies professional nurses of situations that require immediate attention.
Documentation
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as required.
Maintains confidentiality of clinical information.
Other
Perform phlebotomy services.
Stocks supplies.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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