Mental Health Worker

RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Inc

Elizabeth, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.46–$26.89 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Anesthesiology, Behavioral Health, Blood Bank, Blood Pressure, CPR Certification, Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Critical Care, Customer Experience, Dental Insurance, Dialysis, Dietetics, Disability Insurance, Dosimetry, Electrocardiogram, Electroencephalography (EEG), Emergency Care, Environmental Work, Facilities Engineering, Finance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Fundraising, Health Informatics, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Intensive Care, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Life Insurance, Marketing, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medical Writing, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Management, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Operating Room Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pediatric Nursing, Perinatal Nursing, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Polysomnography, Prescription Drugs, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Retirement Plan, Risk, Social Work, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Speech and Language Pathology, Student Loans, Substance Abuse, Supply Chain, Surgical Nursing, Telemetry Nursing, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Elizabeth, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Job Details

Mental Health Worker

Req #: 0000245030

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Psychiatric Float Pool

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour

Location:

655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Psychiatric Float Pool

Req #: 0000245030

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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:

Mental Health workers provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. They closely monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.Some responsibilities include:• Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure• Perform EKGs• Draw labs and collect specimen from patients• Assist patients in their daily activities such as: eating, dressing, and bathing.• Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients.• Assist in non violent crisis intervention.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification.
  • Previous experience in working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
  • CPR within 6 months of date of hire required.

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Shift: Night
  • Full Time

Essential Functions:

  • Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas and comments concerning unit and team efforts
  • Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure.
  • Participates in room and/or body searches of patients according to policy and procedure as assigned by the professional nurse.
  • Assists in maintaining unit policies and procedures, procures and maintains par levels of supplies and linens stock. Cleans discharge units when housekeeping is unavailable.
  • Records pertinent data according to standards.
  • Documents pertinent patient information on a daily basis and as needed in the medical record.
  • Immediately reports patient changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
  • Participates in the admission/transfer process by orienting patients to the Hospital and nursing unit, and by carrying out the admission/transfer process as delineated in the unit procedure manual.
  • Provides standard nursing care as delegated by the registered nurse, physical care, escorting patients, participating in patient related activities maintaining therapeutic communication with patients, collection of specimen, etc.
  • Perform venipuncture and draw blood specimens. Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and assure that appropriate labeling associated with each specimen is correct and complete.

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
  • ….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.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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