Mental Health Worker Job at Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, Newark, NJ

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  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000159487

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Department name: Voluntary Inpatient Unit

Job Overview:

The MHA will assist in carrying out the behavioral plan of care such as diversional activities while keeping the patient's safety at the forefront.

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 community.
  • Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three months of start date.

Preferred:

  • A minimum of one year of experience, training, or education in the field of treatment is preferred

Certifications and Licenses required (if applicable):

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

  • Varies
  • Nights
  • Per Diem

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 in accordance with training
  • Assists in securing patient personal belongings
  • In this role, you will work under the direction of the RN to provide care for the patients on the unit
  • Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to; taking vital signs, EKG, assisting or providing patients with bedside care, i, e,
  • Bathing, mouth care, and skin care
  • In addition to CCT responsibilities, the Mental Health Associate MHA will provide emotional support to the behavioral patients

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

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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