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Mental Health Associate

Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ Other
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 3/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate position at Clara Maass Medical Center?

Req #: 0000220995
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Psychiatry
Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.42 per hour
Location:
1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109


Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Psychiatry

Req #: 0000220995

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.42 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 Associate will be responsible for the facilitation of activity groups in an inpatient program.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 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 the community
  • Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three months of the start date.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses required (if applicable):

  • Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three months of the start date.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

  • Per Diem
  • Evenings

Essential Functions:

  • 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 by training
  • Assists in securing patients' belongings
  • RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve,
  • RWJBH understands that 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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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