RWJ Barnabas - Elizabeth, NJ
posted 4 days ago
Elizabeth, NJ
Hospitals
About the position
The Mental Health Worker provides care to individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the direction of nurses and physicians. The Mental Health Worker closely monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports to medical staff.
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
- Assists in orienting new staff members
- Participates in patient/staff meetings, and group and community meetings
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- BLS (American Heart Association)
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience working with psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients
- Previous experience in psychology or sociology
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health
