Mental Health Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: OP Child Partial Hosp

Req #: 0000228128

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.34 – $27.46 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:

Looking for a dynamic, compassionate clinician to join a strong, clinically based multidisciplinary team in treating children, adolescents and their families in a supportive, trauma-informed outpatient, partial hospitalization setting.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in the field of Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 1 year experience working with children ages 6-17 years of age in a structured setting
• Must have an active NJ Drivers license without restrictions
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills as well as writing communication skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• 40 Hours/Week
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Direct patient care position for children ages 6 years of age to 17 years of age
• Manages client/guardian/school contact via telephone including: initial contact, case management, and case updates
• Functions as group leader for psychoeducation and life skills groups for assigned caseload.
• Responsible for documentation in clients EMR as per program policies
• Participates in the transportation of clients as assigned
• In consultation with the treatment team, contributes to the comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participates in all crisis intervention, crisis management action per the program’s policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with clients

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.

• 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!

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.