Mental Health Worker, Intermed Child Adolescent Psych

Job Title:

Mental Health Worker

Location:

New Point Campus

Department Name:
Intermed Child Adol Psy

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 per hour

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 Workers provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians.

Mental Health Workersclosely monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, orAIMS MHA certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Previousexperienceworkingwithpsychiatricand/orsubstanceabusepatients
• Previousexperienceinpsychologyorsociology

• Shift working, 3-11pm
• Per Diem (PD)

• Monitorsvital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• PerformsEKGs
• Draws labs and collect specimens from patients
• Activities of daily living such as: eating, dressing, and bathing
• Provides therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
• Assists in non-violent crisis intervention
• Attendsandparticipatesinunit meetingsbyofferingsuggestions,ideas, andcommentsconcerningunitand teamefforts
• Maintainsacleanandcomfortable environmentforthepatientaccordingto establishedpolicyandprocedure
• Participatesinroomand/orbody searchesofpatientsaccordingtopolicy andprocedureasassignedbythe professionalnurse
• Assistsinmaintainingunitpolicies and procedures,procuresandmaintains parlevelsofsuppliesandlinensstock. Cleansdischargeunitswhen housekeepingisunavailable
• Recordspertinentdataaccordingto standards
• Documentspertinentpatient informationdailyandas neededinthemedicalrecord
• Immediatelyreportspatientchanges inconditiontothenurseincharge
• Preceptsnewemployeesand students,as requested
• Assistsinorientingnewstaff members
• Participatesinthe admission/transferprocessbyorienting patientstothe
  
  Hospitalandnursingunit, andbycarryingoutthe admission/transferprocessas delineatedintheunitproceduremanual
• Contributestotheformationofand carryingoutoftreatmentplans elaboratedbythestaffofthepsychiatric team
• Providesstandardnursingcareas delegatedbytheregisterednurse, physicalcare,escorting patients, participatinginpatient-related activities maintainingtherapeuticcommunication with patients,collection of specimens, etc.
• Participatesinpatient/staff meetings, and groupandcommunity meetingsasrequired
• Contributestotheupdatingof patientcareplans
• Plansandparticipatesin recreationalactivitiesforthepatient
• Supervisespatientinteractionwith family members,especially during visitation, andprovidessupportive intervention,as required
• Perform venipuncture and draw blood specimens. Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool) and ensure that appropriate labeling associated with each specimen is correct and complete
• Recognizesabnormalvitalsignsdata andverballyreportssamedirectlytothe RNcaringforthepatients

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial 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.