Mental Health Associate (Per Diem)

UHS•Westampton Township, NJ

71d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a 120-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey. We offer the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment, and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission. Much more online at: https://hamptonhospital.com/ The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration. We are looking for energetic individuals with a passion for healthcare and healing to be an interactive and essential part of care for our patients. The ideal candidate will understand the basics of psychology and human behaviors and have an interest in providing direct patient care in order to encourage a therapeutic milieu. You will provide assistance and supervision of patients' activities of daily living by encouraging appropriate behavior; intervening when needed and preventing inappropriate behavior on the units. This position will require you to be in charge of assembling and escorting patients for their prompt arrival to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities. This will require a person who has a take charge mentality and a desire to lead patients in a compassionate but firm manner in their treatment plans. In order to be successful in this position, you must have good documentation, organization and time management skills. You will be required to meet with assigned patients daily, and provide feedback to the treatment team on the patients' improvements and progress in implementing the Nursing Care Plan strategies. This is a per diem position non benefits eligible position. There is opportunity to cover various shifts and pickup overtime if interested.

Requirements

B.S. in health related field with one year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting; or two years of experience in a psychiatric setting with evidence of participation in continuing education related to mental health preferred.
Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care Certifications which will be provided by the Hospital.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric inpatient experience for Adults, Adolescents and Dual populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration.
Provide assistance and supervision of patients' activities of daily living by encouraging appropriate behavior; intervening when needed and preventing inappropriate behavior on the units.
Assemble and escort patients for their prompt arrival to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities.
Meet with assigned patients daily, and provide feedback to the treatment team on the patients' improvements and progress in implementing the Nursing Care Plan strategies.