Mental Health Associate

Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: MH Adult Op

Req#: 0000202879

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.97 - $26.50 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BA/BS Degree in Psych related field
• OR 5 years of previous experience in a psychiatric services setting
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Assist with admissions, discharge and/or transfer procedures (ability specific).
• Assist with procedures, examinations and consults etc, under the supervision of the RN
• Collecting specimens (Urine, blood, throat cultures, etc.).
• EKGs as needed
• Performs vital signs on patients
• Maintains ongoing observation of patients throughout the shift and reports changes to the licensed staff member responsible.
• Patient intakes
• Participates in treatment team and related care plan updates
• Performs nursing activities under the supervision of the RN
• Supervising/assisting with activities of daily living, encouraging appropriate behaviors
• Utilizes communication and observation to assist the licensed staff in patient data collection
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department

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)
• 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.