Mental Health Worker, Residential Units - IP Adolescent
RWJBarnabas Health
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Elizabeth, NJ
Contract type: Full time
Req #: 0000213791
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Residential Units - IP Adol
Pay Range: $25.50 per hour
Location:
654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Title: Mental Health Worker
Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG
Department Name: Residential Units - IP Adol
Req #: 0000213791
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 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:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Residential Units - IP Adol
Pay Range: $25.50 per hour
Location:
654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Title: Mental Health Worker
Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG
Department Name: Residential Units - IP Adol
Req #: 0000213791
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 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
- Experience in crisis management and with at-risk youth
- Previous experience of working with psychiatric patients
- Experience in crisis management
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
- Shift working, varies 7am-3pm/3pm-11pm/11pm-7am
- Per Diem (PD)
- Supervise residents throughout the shift
- Participate in and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of management
- Provide transportation for activities and medical appointments as needed
- Participates in patient/staff meetings, and group and community meetings as required
- Records pertinent data according to standards
- Documents pertinent patient information daily and as needed in the medical record
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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