Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Unit-Closed Unit
at RWJBarnabas Health
Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 06 Oct, 2024 | Not Specified | 07 Jul, 2024 | N/A | Sociology,Life Support,Ged,Psychology | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
JOB OVERVIEW:
Mental Health Workers provide care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. Mental Health Workers closely monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- HS Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Preferred:
- Previous experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients
- Previous experience in psychology or sociology
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
- Shift working, 3-11pm
- Monday-Friday, also rotate every other weekend
- Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
- Perform EKGs
- Draw labs and collect specimens from patients
- Assist patients in their daily activities such as: eating, dressing, and bathing
- Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
- Assist in non-violent crisis intervention
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Oral Healthcare Services
Diploma
Proficient
1
Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA
