Mental Health Associate, Short Term Care - Toms River, NJ

Job Overview

The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Science), minimum of 5 years' recent behavioral health experience, or completion of AIMS Mental Health Technician training certificate course
• Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of all orientation programs
• Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide (preferred)
• Minimum one year of experience, training, or education in the field of treatment (preferred)

Scheduling Requirements

Evening shifts, 40 hours/week
Full Time
Every other weekend required

Essential Functions

• Group and individual patient supervision
• Facilitation of educational group activities
• Absists with personal hygiene as assigned
• Absists with the nutritional needs of patients as assigned and accurately documents intake
• Demonstrates ability to assist with ambulation techniques, assistive devices and patient positioning
• Assists with safe transport of patients to the emergency room and other ancillary departments or appointments
• Formulates positive and supportive therapeutic relationships with the patients on the unit. Provides limit setting in a manner which is the least restrictive, respects the patients’ rights and assures safety
• Participates in therapeutic and educational activities with patients as assigned by nursing and clinical staff which may include group discussions, creative arts, recreational and educational activities and documents behavior and response of the patients using appropriate tools
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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!