Mental Health Worker, Residential Units - IP Adolescent

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG

Department Name: Residential Units - IP Adol

Req #: 0000213791

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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:

As a Mental Health Worker, you will be responsible for supervision of residents throughout shift, participate and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of program director, document in the daily log book pertinent resident information and provide psycho-educational groups, as directed by director.

The New Point Specialty (NPS) is a 15-bed psychiatric facility (specialty bed) serving adolescents who are residents of NJ between the ages of 14 and 18. Services are voluntary. The Children System of Care (CSOC), Contract Systems Administrator (PerformCare) determines the specialty bed level of care and referrals are made via the SRTU for admission into the program. NPS is licensed by The Office of Licensing and accredited by the Joint Commission.

The program model is designed to respond to the needs of significantly traumatized youth who have severe behavioral and emotional disturbances. Youth admitted into the program demonstrate an array of behaviors that include but are not limited to impulse control, anger outbursts, assaultive behaviors, self-harming acts, and oppositional behaviors. An array of specialized treatment are incorporated into the trauma-focused model including Sexually Reactive Behavior and/or Fire-Setting Specific Treatment. Comprehensive family treatment is done when applicable, which may include psycho-educational, group, and clinical family sessions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification
• Unencumbered current driver's license
• Clean driver's license record as determined by the employer and is also validated by the NJMVA

Preferred:

• Experience in crisis management and with at-risk youth
• Previous experience of working with psychiatric patients
• Experience in crisis management

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, varies 7am-3pm/3pm-11pm/11pm-7am
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Supervise residents throughout the shift
• Participate in and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of management
• Provide transportation for activities and medical appointments as needed
• Participates in patient/staff meetings, and group and community meetings as required
• Records pertinent data according to standards
• Documents pertinent patient information daily and as needed in the medical record
• 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.

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.