Mental Health Worker Req #: 0000204447
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Psy Residential Svc
Salary: $22.34 - $27.46 per hour
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title:Mental Health Worker

Location:Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name:Psy Residential Svc

Req #:0000204447

Status:Hourly

Shift:Evening

Salary Range: $22.34 - $27.46, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,

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:

The Mental Health Worker will work with adult consumers residing in a 15 bed community based residence who are diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. The candidate will support consumers in their wellness and recovery towards independent living.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors Degree in mental health fieldValid NJ Driver's License required with no restrictions

Preferred:

CPR/First/AED preferred, will be provided if certificate is not active.Bilingual skills appreciated

Scheduling Requirements:

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 3pm-11pmWednesdays and Fridays, 1pm-9pmSundays and Mondays OFFFull Time

Essential Functions:

Support provided includes case management, medication supervision, skills building, community integration, identifying a crisis, and applying appropriate interventions - in-depth training provided on siteMental Health Workers will support other team members in providing a clean and therapeutic environment.

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary 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