Mental Health Worker

Mental Health WorkerReq #:0000140552Category:Behavioral and Mental HealthStatus:Part-TimeShift:EveningFacility:Jersey City Medical CenterDepartment:Psy Residential SvcLocation:Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302You are in demand everywherebut it pays to come here!If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match atJersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member ofRWJBarnabasHealth, has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.As our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organizationAmong our many accolades, we have been designated8 timesthe only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awardedMagnet Recognitionfor superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.DESCRIPTION:The Department of Psychiatry Residential Services is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Mental Health Worker.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. Support provided includes case management, medication supervision, skills building, community integration, identifying a crisis, and applying appropriate interventions - in-depth training provided on site. Mental Health Workers will support other team members in providing a clean and therapeutic environment,The mission of the department is to assist consumers in their recovery and keep them stable in the community and aid in the transition to a less supervised level of housing supervision.Candidates will need to be patient and possess strong motivational skills to support the consumers in their individualized goals.Part Time: Friday and Saturday 9PM-7AREQUIREMENTS:Bachelors Degree in mental health field.Valid NJ Driver's License required with no restrictions.CPR/First/AED preferred, will be provided if certificate is not active.Bilingual skills appreciated.We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:S - Speak up for SafetyA - Accurately communicateF - Focus on the taskE - Exercise and accept a questioning attitudeT - Thoughtfully interactY - You and Me TogetherMental Health Worker$21.59 to $26.53 Hourly RateLet us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer