Mental Health Assistant - Per Diem - Shifts/Hours Varies- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Cent[...]

Job Summary Provides direct delirium prevention/intervention services for patients admitted on the medical floors of the hospital as part of the Hospital Elder Life Program. Responsibilities Identify patients at risk for delirium based on clinical documentation and utilize the CAM tool when visiting them to determine the presence of delirium. Identify need for delirium prevention and management orders (including visual and hearing impairment management) and communicate that information to the nurse. Collaborate with nursing and patient care technicians in implementing therapeutic behavioral interventions incorporated in the delirium management protocol. Complete all required documentation accurately and within the required timeframes. Counsel and educate families on prevention and management techniques when applicable. Assist in training bedside companions in behavioral techniques and participate in PCT training classes with geriatric APN. Maintain activity boxes and introduce music boxes on each unit. Collaborate with music therapist. Attend delirium meetings quarterly. Other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in social work or behavioral health. Preferred experience working with older adult populations. Benefits Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, parental and adoption leave, on‑site childcare, well‑being rewards, employee assistance program, fertility benefits, flexible spending and commuter accounts. EEO Statement Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. Job Information Posted: 11-Jun-26 Location: Summit, New Jersey Minimum salary (hourly): $20.05 Maximum salary (hourly): $33.11 Assignment category: Per Diem Hours per week: 0.01 Primary shift: Day #J-18808-Ljbffr NACSW – North American Association of Christians in Social Work