Mental Health Assistant - Per Diem - Hours & Shift Varies - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ
About The Position
A Mental Health Assistant (MHA) provides essential support to individuals facing mental health challenges, working under the supervision of licensed professionals to enhance patient care and recovery. Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions Direct Patient Support: Assist patients with daily activities, including personal care, meals, and acclimating to unit environment and peers. Completing assessment of Vital signs, Intake and Output Therapeutic Engagement: Build supportive relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement to promote their mental well-being. Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patient behavior, progress, and any changes in condition, reporting significant findings to the supervising mental health professional. Implementation of Care Plans: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis and employ de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort. Facilitation of Group Activities: Organize and lead therapeutic group sessions to foster a supportive environment for sharing and personal growth.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- BLS
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training or certification in mental health or related fields.
- Previous experience in a mental health support role or similar environment to inpatient adult mental health is advantageous.
- Experience as a patient care technician in acute care medicine or ED with a vested interest in mental health will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities, including personal care, meals, and acclimating to unit environment and peers.
- Completing assessment of Vital signs, Intake and Output
- Build supportive relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement to promote their mental well-being.
- Observe and document patient behavior, progress, and any changes in condition, reporting significant findings to the supervising mental health professional.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Recognize signs of distress or crisis and employ de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Organize and lead therapeutic group sessions to foster a supportive environment for sharing and personal growth.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
