Mental Health Worker

RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Inc

Elizabeth, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.96–$27.28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Blood Bank, Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Critical Care, Customer Experience, Dental Insurance, Dialysis, Dietetics, Disability Insurance, Dosimetry, Electrocardiogram, Electroencephalography (EEG), Emergency Care, Employee Orientation, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Work, Facilities Engineering, Finance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Fundraising, Health Informatics, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Intensive Care, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Life Insurance, Marketing, Medical Assistance, Medical Writing, Medicine, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Management, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Operating Room Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pediatric Nursing, Perinatal Nursing, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Polysomnography, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Retirement Plan, Risk, Social Work, Sociology, Specimen Collection, Speech and Language Pathology, Student Loans, Substance Abuse, Supply Chain, Surgical Nursing, Telemetry Nursing, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Elizabeth, NJ
POSTED
19 days ago

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Job Details

Mental Health Worker

Req #: 0000251737

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Pay Range: $21.96 - $27.28 per hour

Location:

655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit

Req #: 0000251737

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.96 - $27.28 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.

Job Overview

The Mental Health Worker provides essential direct patient care, clinical support, and crisis intervention under the direction of nurses and physicians within the Open Mental Health Unit at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. This role closely monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being, performs vital clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs, and assists with daily living activities. Operating as an integral member of the psychiatric team, this professional facilitates therapeutic and recreational groups, documents patient data, and ensures a safe, healing environment in compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or a related field, OR an active AIMS MHA certification. (A minimum of five (5) years of experience within behavioral health is acceptable in lieu of a degree).
  • Active American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
  • Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively document patient data and collaborate with medical staff.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
  • Background or active interest in psychology or sociology.
  • Proven experience in non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

Scheduling Requirements

  • Full-Time (FT)
  • Shift details will be discussed during the interview process.

Essential Functions

  • Provides standard nursing care delegated by the Registered Nurse, including taking/recording vital signs, recognizing abnormalities, and immediately reporting changes to the nurse in charge.
  • Performs clinical tasks including venipuncture (drawing blood), collecting and labeling specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool), and performing EKGs.
  • Assists patients with their daily living activities (eating, dressing, bathing) and escorts patients safely throughout the facility.
  • Contributes to the formulation, implementation, and updating of patient care and treatment plans developed by the psychiatric team.
  • Plans, leads, and participates in therapeutic, recreational, group, and community meetings for residents.
  • Participates in the patient admission, orientation, and transfer processes, and supervises family interactions during visitations.
  • Serves as a preceptor and mentor by assisting in the orientation of incoming employees and students.
  • Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe unit environment; coordinates linen/supply stock and participates in patient room or body searches as assigned by the professional nurse.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Planning Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Community and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
  • ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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.

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

  • 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
  • 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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