Mental Health Worker (Full-time, Day shift)

About the role

Hudson Regional Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems, providing 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating medical facilities and physician networks. Hudson Regional Health prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging a vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, we are quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as we pioneer creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

Responsibilities

• Observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization.
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Performs and records information about patients including vital signs, weight, glucose monitoring, and demeanor.
• May communicate with the patient's family as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Experience: At least 2-4 years related experience
• Qualification: AHA BLS preferred

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow up on information with staff members.
• Ability to organize workday and environment to get the job done.
• Excellent public contact skills - courteous, tactful, friendly, and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention & prevention techniques.
• Ability to organize, prioritize & manage multiple projects and follow through to ensure tasks are complete.

Schedule

Full-time, Day shift. 7am to 3:30pm. Rotational weekend Saturday and Sunday.