Mental Health Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Intensive Outpatient Services

Req #: 0000215554

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.34 - $27.46 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:

Will be working in the community with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness in assisting them with individual service coordination, training in daily living skills, residential counseling (if applicable) , support services, crisis intervention services, education and facilitating proper medication self- administration techniques (if applicable, and health care monitoring and oversight services.)

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSW/BA in Social Work, Psychotherapy, or related field
• Must have a current driver's license issued in the driver's state of residence without restrictions and with all necessary endorsements appropriate to the class of vehicle being operated
• A minimum of 1 year experience in mental health related field with adolescent/adult population
• BLS/CPR through American Heart Association required

• Must be computer literate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational ability
• Clinical skills

Scheduling Requirements

• 40 hours/week
• Full Time
• Monday-Friday daytime hours (start time varies, either 8am or 9am until 4pm or 5pm)

Essential Functions:

Ability to be a Member of Interdisciplinary Team:

• Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, individual supervisions and case presentations, and onsite/off-site trainings as needed.
• Serves as a broker between the needs and perspective of the consumer and the goals of the treatment system; may include educating treatment providers and advocating on behalf of the consumer.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully while demonstrating the ability to compromise with co-workers.
• Effectively communicates case information to all team members as indicated.
• Understands role in interdisciplinary team.
• Regularly seeks timely and appropriate assistance from management, and other resources.
• Acts as a model for professional behavior.

Documentation:

• Completes Individualized Rehabilitation Plans with consumers in a timely basis, per program's policies and procedures and consults with treatment team regarding initial and ongoing assessments.
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly write comprehensive progress notes ; progress notes that reflect the wealth of information obtained, assessment and plan within prescribed timeframes and as per program's policies and procedures.
• Keeps accurate and updated to date record of information/documentation in consumer's charts.

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.