Mental Health Worker

About the role

The Mental Health Worker provides essential direct patient care, clinical support, and crisis intervention under the direction of nurses and physicians within the Open Mental Health Unit at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. This role closely monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being, performs vital clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs, and assists with daily living activities. Operating as an integral member of the psychiatric team, this professional facilitates therapeutic and recreational groups, documents patient data, and ensures a safe, healing environment in compliance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Takes/recording vital signs, recognizing abnormalities, and immediately reporting changes to the nurse in charge.
• Performs clinical tasks including venipuncture (drawing blood), collecting and labeling specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool), and performing EKGs.
• Auxiliary patient care, including assisting with eating, dressing, bathing, and escorting patients safely throughout the facility.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and updating of patient care and treatment plans.
• Planners, leads, and participates in therapeutic, recreational, group, and community meetings for residents.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor by assisting in the orientation of incoming employees and students.
• Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe unit environment; coordinates linen/supply stock and participates in patient room or body searches as assigned by the professional nurse.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or a related field, OR an active AIMS MHA certification (minimum of five (5) years of experience within behavioral health is acceptable in lieu of a degree).
• Active American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively document patient data and collaborate with medical staff.

Preferred

• Prior experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
• Background or active interest in psychology or sociology.
• Proven experience in non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon...

Scheduling Requirements

Full-Time (FT) - Day Shift details will be discussed during the interview process.