Emergency Room Mental Health Worker PT 3p - 11p

Location: Emergency Room, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302 JOB DESCRIPTION The Mental Health Worker, Inpatient BH, provides care to patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Group and individual patient supervision, facilitation of educational group activities, assisting with ADL's (i.e., Feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc.) & taking and recording vital signs. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Worker/Inpatient BH will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy of Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealing with both internal and external customers. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Health Related Field - BLS Certification, EKG & Phlebotomy validation by the end of Orientation (will be trained) - Minimum one year experience, training or education in the field of treatment preferred - Must possess excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills - Experience as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, EMT, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech or equivalent; or in a patient care setting is helpful - Must be able to work every other weekend We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools: S - Speak up for Safety A - Accurately communicate F - Focus on the task E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude T - Thoughtfully interact Y - You and Me Together RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEmployer's Job# 0000052714Please visit job URL for more information about this opening and to view EOE statement.