• Mental Health Associate

    RWJBarnabas Health (Long Branch, NJ)


    Mental Health AssociateReq #:0000187366

     

    Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Evening

     

    Facility:Monmouth Medical Center

     

    Department:Psych IP-CCIS

    Location:

    Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

     

    The Mental Health Associate provides care to the 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 and assisting with ADL's i,

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    , Feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc,

     

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

     

    The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers,

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field or minimum of 5 years recent behavioral health experience required,

     

    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 in a patient care setting helpful,

     

    Current BLS for Health Care Providers CPR and AED Program Certification, or able to obtain within 30 days of employment,

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer