Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit - Elizabeth, United States - RWJBarnabas Health

    RWJBarnabas Health
    RWJBarnabas Health Elizabeth, United States

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    Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Unit-Closed UnitReq #:


    Category:
    Behavioral and Mental Health


    Status:
    Full-Time


    Shift:
    Day


    Facility:
    Trinitas Regional Medical Center


    Department:
    Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit


    Location:
    New Point Campus, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206


    Job Overview:


    Mental Health Workers provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians.

    They closely monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.


    Qualifications:

    Required:

    • HS Diploma or GED
    • BLS (American Heart Association)

    Preferred:

    • Previous experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients
    • Previous experience in psychology or sociology

    Scheduling Requirements:

    • Shift working, 3-11pm
    • Monday-Friday, also rotate every other weekend
    • Full-Time

    Essential Functions:

    • Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
    • Perform EKGs
    • Draw labs and collect specimens from patients
    • Assist patients in their daily activities such as: eating, dressing, and bathing
    • Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
    • Assist in non-violent crisis intervention

    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.

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer