Mental Health Worker, New Day Residential Program Position Available In Union, New Jersey

Mental Health Worker, New Day Residential Program
Req #: 0000206081

Category:

Behavioral and Mental Health

Status:

Per Diem

Shift:

Day

Facility:

Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:

New Day Residential Location:

NPC Plaza Building, 654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title:

Mental Health Worker Location:

NPC PLAZA BLDG

Department Name:

New Day Residential Req #: 0000206081

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$24.64 – $24.64 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

New Day Residential is a 5-bed psychiatric facility serving adolescent females who are residents of NJ between the ages of 15 and 21. Services are voluntary. The program model is designed to respond to the needs of significantly traumatized youth who have severe behavioral and emotional disturbances. Youths admitted into the program demonstrate an array of behaviors that include, but are not limited to, impulse control, anger outbursts, assaultive behaviors, self-harming acts, and oppositional behaviors. An array of specialized treatment are incorporated into the trauma-focused model, including Sexually Reactive Behavior and/or Fire-Setting Specific Treatment. Comprehensive family treatment is done when applicable, which may include psycho-educational, group, and clinical family sessions.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED required
At least three years of work experience working with children and adolescents
Experience in crisis management
Unencumbered current driver’s license
Clean drivers license record as determined by the employer and is also validated by the

NJMVA Preferred:

B.A.

Degree Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, varies 7-3pm/3-11pm/11-7am
Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

Supervise residents throughout the shift
Participate in and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of management
Document the daily log book on pertinent resident information
Provide psycho-educational groups, as directed by management

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Choosing 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. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer