What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000224472
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Department: Emergency Screening
Pay Range: $25.50 per hour
Location:
600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: MMC Southern Campus
Department Name: Emergency Screening
Req #: 0000224472
Status: Hourly
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.
Job Overview
The Mental Health Associate functions as a care partner with the Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to a diagnostically/developmentally specific patient population, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The MHA provides therapeutic interventions and treatments. Also, responsible for unit support activities and clerical/administrative functions as directed. Is also responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.
Qualifications
Required:
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Department: Emergency Screening
Pay Range: $25.50 per hour
Location:
600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: MMC Southern Campus
Department Name: Emergency Screening
Req #: 0000224472
Status: Hourly
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.
Job Overview
The Mental Health Associate functions as a care partner with the Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to a diagnostically/developmentally specific patient population, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The MHA provides therapeutic interventions and treatments. Also, responsible for unit support activities and clerical/administrative functions as directed. Is also responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology-related field OR 5 years of related experience in a psychiatric services setting
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
- Valid NJ Driver's license
- Day Shift (12 hour shifts)
- Per Diem scheduling
- 2 weekend days per month
- Holiday requirements
Salary : $26