Mental Health Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Long Branch, New Jersey, United States RWJBarnabas Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Mental Health Technician is a vital member of the multidisciplinary patient care team at RWJBarnabas Health. This role requires a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to provide key assistance to patients who require special precautions. The successful candidate will be responsible for remaining with assigned patients at all times during their shift, except when relieved by staff for break and meal time.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide therapeutic communication and activities to distract, occupy, and develop therapeutic rapport with patients.
Remain alert and observant to prevent injury or escape, and engage in activities to promote patient safety.
Assist patients with patient hygiene, perform perinea care, and AOL activities as needed.
Position patients to relieve pressure and preserve skin integrity.
Monitor patient activity at all times and report changes in physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and social status to the Registered Nurse.
Recognize emergent or potential emergent situations and respond appropriately.
Document patient's location, activity, behavior, thought content, and level of observation in the electronic record every 15 minutes.
Report off-duty to the nurse before leaving the unit, and ensure that relief by BHT for the next shift is present with the patient before leaving the patient alone.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency required.
One (1) year of Nurse Aide/Assistant/CHHA/Emergency Medical Technician, or satisfactory completion of an Aide training program.
3-5 years of related experience in a psychiatric or geriatric-psychiatric service setting required.
Preferably at least one (1) year experience as a phlebotomist and/or EKG technician with health care background.
Must successfully complete MMC clinical training orientation.
Annual BEST certification.

Benefits and Perks:

RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical and prescription drug insurance, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, short and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, tuition reimbursement, health care/dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits.

About RWJBarnabas Health:

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

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