Mental Health Associate

Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Psychiatry

Req #: 0000247995

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.42 - $27.83 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field and preferably 1year behavioral health experience
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association
• Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide, minimum one-year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Part Time

Essential Functions:

• Group and individual patient supervision
• Facilitation of educational group activities
• Assisting with ADLs like feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulating

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer