Mental Health Associate

Job Title: Mental Health Associate

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Mobile Screening

Req #: 0000272506

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.96 - $27.28 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.

Mental Health Associate (MHA)

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Emergency Screening teams work collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate crisis intervention when our communities need it most. By delivering therapeutic interventions and connecting vulnerable patients to the right level of care, our associates serve as a vital lifeline. We view our Mental Health Associates as a crucial component of our care plan, redefining the patient experience through teamwork, empathy, and excellence. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive team that navigates complex crises together!

As a Mental Health Associate, a typical day might include the following:

• Functioning as a care partner with the Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to a diagnostically and developmentally specific patient population.
• Providing therapeutic interventions and treatments under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse within the Psych Screening and mobile screening environments.
• Executing vital unit support activities, clerical functions, and administrative duties as directed by nursing leadership.
• Proactively identifying and reporting safety issues, including hazardous environments (e.g., damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, or unsecured areas) and medical errors, to ensure a secure, healing environment.
• Collaborating seamlessly with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care plans and maintain clinical safety standards.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are deeply passionate about providing a safe, therapeutic, and empathetic healthcare experience for individuals in acute psychiatric distress.
• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and excel at working hand-in-hand with nursing teams during critical patient situations.
• You set a high bar for yourself and your team to maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free clinical environment.
• You treat every patient with profound kindness, meeting them with empathy and excellent customer care during their most vulnerable moments.
• You believe that true healing begins with teamwork, strong clinical support, and delivering structured, compassionate patient interventions.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• A BA/BS degree in a related field OR five (5) or more years of related experience in a psychiatric services setting.
• A valid New Jersey State Driver's License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (annual certification required).
• BEST (Behavioral Emergency Skills Training) annual certification, or the ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Successful completion of the MMC clinical training orientation.
• Scheduling Requirement: Full-Time Evening Shift: 36 hours per week, working three (3) 12-hour shifts from 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM.
• Flexibility to work rotating weekends and holiday rotations as required by the unit.