Mental Health Associate (Per Diem-Evening), Somerville NJ Req #: 0000177232
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJ Somerset
Department: Eating Disorders Unit
Location: RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Mental Health Associate in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

Minimum 1 year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment

Certifications and Licenses Required:

BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

Evening ShiftPer Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

Patient Care

Understands information pertinent to assigned patientsTransports patients to ancillary departments and emergency room.Completes personal hygiene for assigned patients.Reports patient complaints, problems. And any untoward signs, symptoms or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate Registered NurseResponds appropriately to emergency situationsAssists with ambulation techniques, assistive devices, and patient positioning.Assists with nutritional needs of patients; collects specimens; and takes and records vital signs.Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary staff to maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere on the unit and notifies professional nurses of any information regarding patient s physical and emotional condition.Ability to add additional parameters as needed by review of patient history and physical.Assists associates in completion of their duties and functions as a cooperative active member of the health care teamInteracts with the patients on the unit to promote the safety and security of all patients and staff and reports to the professional nurse any condition on the unit that jeopardizes safety and securityShows sound and mature judgment in maintaining the safety and security of the patients and staff.Maintains the rules and regulation of the unit and notifies professional nurses of situations that require immediate attention

Documentation

Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as required.Maintains confidentiality of clinical information.

Other

Perform phlebotomy servicesStocks supplies

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer