Mental Health WorkerReq #:0000127592Category:Behavioral and Mental HealthStatus:Part-TimeShift:NightFacility:Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterDepartment:CCIS Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Centeris a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: TheMental Health Workerwill be responsible for the facilitation of activity groups in an inpatient program.

• Maintains unit safely and facilitates daily activity of the patients
• Assists patients in activities of daily living
• Conduct rounds
• Records accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Assists in code responses as per policy and in accordance with training
• Assists in securing patient personal belongings

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field preferred OR a Bachelor s degree with one year of relevant work experience interacting with patients and community.
• Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three (3) months of start date.

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer