Mental Health Worker, Residential Units - IP Adolescent

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG

Department Name: Residential Units - IP Adol

Req #: 0000207484

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.97 - $26.50 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:

As a Mental Health Worker, you will be responsible for supervision of residents throughout shift, participate and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of program director, document in the daily log book pertinent resident information and provide psycho-educational groups, as directed by director.

The New Point Specialty (NPS) is a 15-bed psychiatric facility (specialty bed) serving adolescents who are residents of NJ between the ages of 14 and 18. Services are voluntary. The Children System of Care (CSOC), Contract Systems Administrator (PerformCare) determines the specialty bed level of care and referrals are made via the SRTU for admission into the program. NPS is licensed by The Office of Licensing and accredited by the Joint Commission.

The program model is designed to respond to the needs of significantly traumatized youth who have severe behavioral and emotional disturbances. Youth admitted into the program demonstrate an array of behaviors that include but are not limited to impulse control, anger outbursts, assaultive behaviors, self-harming acts, and oppositional behaviors. An array of specialized treatment are incorporated into the trauma-focused model including Sexually Reactive Behavior and/or Fire-Setting Specific Treatment. Comprehensive family treatment is done when applicable, which may include psycho-educational, group, and clinical family sessions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or AIMS MHA certification
• Unencumbered current driver's license
• Clean driver's license record as determined by the employer and is also validated by the NJMVA

Preferred:

• Experience in crisis management and with at-risk youth
• Previous experience in working with psychiatric patients
• Experience in crisis management

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 3-11pm
• Flexibility to work other shifts
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Meets and greets all visitors to the unit
• Logs in visitors and purpose of visit
• Examines packages and belongings when there is a question of safety for resident and/or staff
• Participates in de-escalating resident s behavior
• Restraints as necessary and in accordance with standards to maintain a safe environment
• Escorts resident to the PES for evaluation when clinically indicated
• Utilizes non-violent crisis intervention techniques when necessary and as requested by program director
• Assists in orienting new staff members
• Documents in the record participation in crisis management including precipitants, interventions and outcomes
• Provides information to clinical staff/admin re: resident/visitor behavior
• Participates in treatment review and planning
• Participates in program activities at the direction of the program director/designee
• Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas and comments concerning unit and team efforts
• Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure
• Documents pertinent patient information on a daily basis and as needed on the medical record
• Immediately reports patient changes in condition to the program leadership
• Contributes to the formulation of and carrying out of treatment plans elaborated by the staff of the treatment team
• Provides standard patient care as delegated by the program leadership including physical care, escorting patients, participating in patient related activities maintaining therapeutic communication with patients, collection of specimen, etc.
• Participates in patient/staff meetings, group and community meetings, as required, on the unit
• Contributes to updating of patient care plans
• Participates in recreational activities for the patient
• Demonstrates communication skills appropriate to age
• Delivers medication to residents which are prepared by the R.N. to residents as directed

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.