Mental Health Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Worker

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: OP Child Partial Hosp

Req #: 0000250513

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.77 - $28.07 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:

Looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and creative individual to join a strong, clinically based multidisciplinary team in treating children, adolescents and their families in a supportive, trauma-informed outpatient, partial hospitalization setting

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have a BA in the field of psychology, social work, or related field and
• 1 year experience working with children ages 6-17 in a structured setting
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills as well as writing communication skills,

Preferred:

• An active NJ Driver s license without restrictions

Scheduling Requirements

• Days Shift
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Direct patient care position for children ages 6 years to 17 years of age
• Manages client/guardian/school contact via telephone including: initial contact, case management, and case updates
• Functions as group leader for psychoeducation and life skills groups for assigned caseload
• Responsible for documentation in clients EMR, as per program policies
• Participates in the transportation of clients as assigned in consultation with the treatment team, contributes to the comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans
• Participates in all crisis intervention, crisis management action per the program`s policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with clients

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.