Mental Health Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Psychiatric Float Pool

Req #: 0000245030

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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:

Mental Health workers provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. They closely monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.Some responsibilities include:• Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure• Perform EKGs• Draw labs and collect specimen from patients• Assist patients in their daily activities such as: eating, dressing, and bathing.• Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients.• Assist in non violent crisis intervention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or AIMS MHA certification.
• 5 years of working experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience in working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
• CPR within 6 months of date of hire required.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: Night
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas and comments concerning unit and team efforts
• Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure.
• Participates in room and/or body searches of patients according to policy and procedure as assigned by the professional nurse.
• Assists in maintaining unit policies and procedures, procures and maintains par levels of supplies and linens stock. Cleans discharge units when housekeeping is unavailable.
• Records pertinent data according to standards.
• Documents pertinent patient information on a daily basis and as needed in the medical record.
• Immediately reports patient changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
• Participates in the admission/transfer process by orienting patients to the Hospital and nursing unit, and by carrying out the admission/transfer process as delineated in the unit procedure manual.
• Provides standard nursing care as delegated by the registered nurse, physical care, escorting patients, participating in patient related activities maintaining therapeutic communication with patients, collection of specimen, etc.
• Perform venipuncture and draw blood specimens. Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and assure that appropriate labeling associated with each specimen is correct and complete.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.