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Mental Health Worker

Req #: 0000258503

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Mentally Ill (Path)

Pay Range: $22.77 - $28.07 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Mentally Ill (Path)

Req #: 0000258503

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.77 - $28.07 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.

Mental Health Worker:

Our Mental Health Workers partner with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness to promote recovery, independence, and overall well-being. By delivering individualized case management, rehabilitation services, and community-based support, our team empowers consumers to achieve personal goals while navigating complex behavioral health needs. We recognize our Community Mental Health Workers as essential members of the interdisciplinary treatment team whose compassion, advocacy, and clinical expertise help improve quality of life and strengthen long-term recovery.

A Typical Day:

As a Community Mental Health Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• Coordinating individualized services and developing rehabilitation plans that support consumers' treatment goals and recovery.
• Providing training in daily living skills, residential counseling (when applicable), and community-based support services to promote independent functioning.
• Monitoring consumers' overall health, providing medication self-administration education (when applicable), and assisting with healthcare coordination and oversight.
• Responding to behavioral health crises by providing crisis intervention services and connecting consumers with appropriate resources.
• Building and maintaining supportive, therapeutic relationships through empathy, compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams by participating in case conferences, staff meetings, supervision sessions, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Advocating on behalf of consumers by coordinating with healthcare providers, community agencies, and support systems to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Completing timely documentation, assessments, and Individualized Rehabilitation Plans in accordance with program policies and regulatory requirements.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are passionate about supporting individuals with serious mental illness in achieving greater independence and recovery.
• You thrive in community-based settings where flexibility, collaboration, and advocacy are essential.
• You build trusting relationships through empathy, active listening, and strong interpersonal skills.
• You remain calm and solution-focused when responding to crisis situations and complex behavioral health needs.
• You value teamwork and recognize the importance of coordinated care in improving consumer outcomes.
• You are organized, computer proficient, and committed to maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, or a closely related behavioral health field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working with adolescent and/or adult populations in a mental health setting is required.
• Licensure & Certification: Valid driver's license with appropriate endorsements and Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification through the American Heart Association are required.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills with proficiency using computer-based documentation systems.
• Schedule: Full-time position, Monday through Friday.

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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