Mental Health Worker Jobs

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE : The Mental Health Worker will be responsible for facilitation of activity groups on inpatient program.

• Assists patients in activities of daily living
• Conduct rounds
• Records accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Assists in securing patient personal belongings
• Assists in code responses as per policy and in accordance with training
• Maintains unit safely and facilitates daily activity of the patients

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor s degree in Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred OR a Bachelor s degree with one year relevant work experience interacting with patients and community.
• Current BLS certification or successful completion of required training to attain certification within three (3) months of start date.

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.