Mental Health Associate

Job Title:Mental Health Associate

Location:Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name:Emergency Screening

Req #:0000205765

Status:per hour

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $20.92 - $26.63, 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:

Functions as a care partner with the Registered Nurse and Screeners to provide behavioral health care to a diagnostically/developmentally specific patient population; under supervision of the Registered Nurse and Screeners, the MHA provides therapeutic interventions and treatments. Also responsible for unit support activities and clerical/administrative functions as directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience POST bachelor degree working full time in the behavioral health field
• Must successfully complete clinical training orientation.
• Annual BEST and BLS certifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. Driver s License.

Scheduling Requirements:

• 8:00 am 4:00 pm
• Alternating Weekends and Holidays
• Full Time

Benefits and Perks:

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.