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Job Description
A Mental Health Assistant (MHA) provides essential support to individuals facing mental health challenges, working under the supervision of licensed professionals to enhance patient care and recovery.
Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions Direct Patient Support: Assist patients with daily activities, including personal care, meals, and acclimating to unit environment and peers.
Completing assessment of Vital signs, Intake and Output Therapeutic Engagement: Build supportive relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement to promote their mental well-being.
Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patient behavior, progress, and any changes in condition, reporting significant findings to the supervising mental health professional.
Implementation of Care Plans: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis and employ de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Facilitation of Group Activities: Organize and lead therapeutic group sessions to foster a supportive environment for sharing and personal growth.
Required -
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
BLS
Preferred -
Additional training or certification in mental health or related fields.
Previous experience in a mental health support role or similar environment to inpatient adult mental health is advantageous.
Experience as a patient care technician in acute care medicine or ED with a vested interest in mental health will be considered.
Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent
is required, additional training or certification in mental health or related
fields is preferred.
Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience,
and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Experience: Previous experience in a mental health support role or similar
environment to inpatient adult mental health is advantageous.
Experience as a patient care technician in acute care medicine or ED
with a vested interest in mental health will be considered.
BLS is required
About Us
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
Team Member Benefits
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About The Team
At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.
A Mental Health Assistant (MHA) provides essential support to individuals facing mental health challenges, working under the supervision of licensed professionals to enhance patient care and recovery.
Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions Direct Patient Support: Assist patients with daily activities, including personal care, meals, and acclimating to unit environment and peers.
Completing assessment of Vital signs, Intake and Output Therapeutic Engagement: Build supportive relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement to promote their mental well-being.
Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patient behavior, progress, and any changes in condition, reporting significant findings to the supervising mental health professional.
Implementation of Care Plans: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis and employ de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Facilitation of Group Activities: Organize and lead therapeutic group sessions to foster a supportive environment for sharing and personal growth.
Required -
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
BLS
Preferred -
Additional training or certification in mental health or related fields.
Previous experience in a mental health support role or similar environment to inpatient adult mental health is advantageous.
Experience as a patient care technician in acute care medicine or ED with a vested interest in mental health will be considered.
Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent
is required, additional training or certification in mental health or related
fields is preferred.
Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience,
and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Experience: Previous experience in a mental health support role or similar
environment to inpatient adult mental health is advantageous.
Experience as a patient care technician in acute care medicine or ED
with a vested interest in mental health will be considered.
BLS is required
About Us
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Team Member Benefits
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About The Team
At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.
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