Mental Health Associate, Part Time - Day, Somerville NJ Job at RWJUH Somerset, Somerville, NJ

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  • RWJUH Somerset
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part-time Mental Health Associate in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience
  • Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

  • Minimum 1 year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Day Shift, 16 hours/week
  • Part-Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

Patient Care

  • Understands information pertinent to assigned patients
  • Transports patients to ancillary departments and emergency room.
  • Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients.
  • Reports patient complaints, problems. And any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations
  • Assists with ambulation techniques, assistive devices, and patient positioning.
  • Assists with nutritional needs of patients; collects specimens; and takes and records vital signs.
  • Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary staff to maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere on the unit and notifies professional nurses of any information regarding patient s physical and emotional condition.
  • Ability to add additional parameters as needed by review of patient history and physical.
  • Assists associates in completion of their duties and functions as a cooperative active member of the health care team
  • Interacts with the patients on the unit to promote the safety and security of all patients and staff and reports to the professional nurse any condition on the unit that jeopardizes safety and security
  • Shows sound and mature judgment in maintaining the safety and security of the patients and staff.
  • Maintains the rules and regulation of the unit and notifies professional nurses of situations that require immediate attention

Documentation

  • Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as required.
  • Maintains confidentiality of clinical information.

Other

  • Perform phlebotomy services
  • Stocks supplies

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 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

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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