Mental Health Associate - Toms River, NJ

Mental Health Associate - Toms River, NJ

Req # : 0000223599

Category : Behavioral and Mental Health

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Evening

Facility : Central Jersey Behavioral Health

Department : Short Term Care (STC)

Pay Range : $21.46 - $26.89 per hour

Location :

1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title : Mental Health Associate

Location : Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name : Short Term Care (STC)

Req # : 0000223599

Status : Hourly

Shift : Evening

Pay Range : $21.46 - $26.89 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.

The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.

Job Overview :

The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications : Required :

• Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Science), minimum of 5 years' recent behavioral health experience, or completion of AIMS Mental Health Technician training certificate course
• Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred :

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Other Things to Know :

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include :

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer