Mental Health Worker, Psych IP-Adult DDMI

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: New Point Campus

Department Name: Psych IP-Adult DDMI

Req #: 0000236797

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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.

Job Overview

The Mental Health Worker provides essential direct patient care, clinical support, and crisis intervention under the direction of nurses and physicians within the Closed Mental Health Unit at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. This role closely monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being, performs vital clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs, and assists with daily living activities. Operating as an integral member of the psychiatric team in a secured environment, this professional facilitates therapeutic and recreational groups, documents patient data, and ensures a safe, healing environment in compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or a related field, OR an active AIMS MHA certification. (A minimum of five (5) years of experience within behavioral health is acceptable in lieu of a degree).
• Active American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively document patient data and collaborate with medical staff.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
• Background or active interest in psychology or sociology.
• Proven experience in non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time (FT) - Day
• Shift details will be discussed during the interview process.

Essential Functions

• Direct Patient Care: Provides standard nursing care delegated by the Registered Nurse, including taking/recording vital signs, recognizing abnormalities, and immediately reporting changes to the nurse in charge.
• Clinical Tasks: Performs clinical tasks including venipuncture (drawing blood), collecting and labeling specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool), and performing EKGs.
• Daily Support & Escort: Assists patients with their daily living activities (eating, dressing, bathing) and escorts patients safely throughout the facility.
• Treatment Planning: Contributes to the formulation, implementation, and updating of patient care and treatment plans developed by the psychiatric team.
• Therapeutic Milieu: Plans, leads, and participates in therapeutic, recreational, group, and community meetings for residents.
• Admission & Visitation: Participates in the patient admission, orientation, and transfer processes, and supervises family interactions during visitations to provide supportive intervention.
• Mentorship: Serves as a preceptor and mentor by assisting in the orientation of incoming employees and students.
• Unit Safety & Audits: Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe unit environment; coordinates linen/supply stock and participates in mandatory room or body searches as assigned by the professional nurse.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

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.