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Mental Health Associate

RWJBarnabas Health
Belleville, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Req #: 0000242904

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Emergency Screening

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: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000242904

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

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)

  • Full-Time
  • Night
  • 37.5 hour Work Week

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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