Mental Health Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Req #: 0000245267

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $22.77 – $28.07 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.

Mental Health Worker/Mental Health Associate

Job Description

The Mental Health Worker, Inpatient BH, provides care to patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse,

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Group and individual patient supervision, facilitation of educational group activities, assisting with ADL’s i,

e,

, Feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc,

& taking and recording vital signs,

All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration,

The Mental Health Worker/Inpatient BH will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy of Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealing with both internal and external customers,

Additional Requirements

– Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Health Related Field

– BLS Certification, EKG & Phlebotomy validation by the end of Orientation, will be trained,

– Minimum one year experience, training or education in the field of treatment preferred

– Must possess excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills

– Experience as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, EMT, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech or equivalent; or in a patient care setting is helpful

– Must be able to work every other weekend