What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate (KNE) - Toms River, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000199099
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department: Kimball North East (KNE)
Pay Range: $25.50 per hour
Location:
1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: Central Jersey Behav Health
Department: Kimball North East (KNE)
Req#: 0000199099
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 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.
The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.
Job Overview
The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Required:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department: Kimball North East (KNE)
Pay Range: $25.50 per hour
Location:
1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: Central Jersey Behav Health
Department: Kimball North East (KNE)
Req#: 0000199099
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 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.
The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.
Job Overview
The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Required:
- Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Science), minimum of 5 years' recent behavioral health experience, or completion of AIMS Mental Health Technician training certificate course
- Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Successful completion of all orientation programs
- Minimum one-year experience
- Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
- Day shift
- Per Diem
- Group and individual patient supervision
- Facilitation of educational group activities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene as assigned
- Assists with nutritional needs of patients as assigned and accurately documents intake
- Demonstrates ability to assist with ambulation techniques, assistive devices and patient positioning
- Assists with safe transport of patients to the emergency room and other ancillary departments or appointments
- Formulates positive and supportive therapeutic relationships with the patients on the unit. Provides limit setting in a manner which is the least restrictive, respects the patients’ rights and assures safety
- Participates in therapeutic and educational activities with patients as assigned by nursing and clinical staff which may include group discussions, creative arts, recreational and educational activities and documents behavior and response of the patients using appropriate tools
- Performs all other duties as assigned
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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