Mental Health Associate

St. Clare's - Boonton•Boonton Township, NJ

1d•$20 - $27

About The Position

At Saint Clare's Health, the Mental Health Associate (MHA) supports people receiving outpatient services under the direction of supervising staff. The MHA helps clients adhere to treatment, maintain follow-up appointments, schedule and keep appointments with community providers, and connect with appropriate community supports and services. Depending on program needs, the role may include therapeutic interventions such as group therapy, one-on-one counseling, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and educational or skill-based sessions, individually or in groups. The MHA provides emotional support and education to help clients develop coping skills, address relationship conflicts, solve problems, and identify barriers to recovery. The role monitors client progress and treatment-plan compliance, shares relevant information at team meetings, participates in treatment planning and review, tracks data, and completes required documentation. Duties may be performed in the community, including in a client's home, according to program expectations and standards. All work must follow licensing and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and hospital protocols. Saint Clare's Health is part of Prime Healthcare and serves communities in Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties through hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Compensation is estimated at $20.00 to $27.00 per hour; the actual starting rate is determined at hire based on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health Science or a related health field from an accredited institution.
BVP within six months of hire.
Valid driver's license for the program-specific requirement.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of prior mental health experience.
Basic understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assist outpatient clients with treatment adherence and maintaining follow-up appointments.
Help clients schedule and keep appointments with community providers.
Educate clients about community supports and participate in referrals and linkage to appropriate services.
Provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate, including group therapy, one-on-one counseling, or crisis intervention.
Teach coping skills and help clients identify relationship conflicts and develop strategies to resolve them.
Assist clients with problem-solving and identifying potential barriers to recovery.
Provide supportive counseling and educational or skill-based sessions individually or in groups.
Offer emotional support by listening to clients, empathizing with their concerns, and helping them find solutions.
Monitor client progress and treatment-plan compliance, and provide pertinent information for team meetings.
Participate in treatment planning and review, track data, and complete required documentation within expected guidelines.
Perform duties in the community, including in clients' homes, when required by program expectations.
Perform duties in accordance with licensing and regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and hospital standards and protocols.