A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Mental Health Associate RWJBarnabas Health United States, Jersey, Belleville 1 Clara Maass Drive (Show on map) Jul 29, 2026 Mental Health Associate
Req #: 0000247995
Category:
Behavioral and Mental Health Status:
Part-Time Shift:
Day Facility:
Clara Maass Medical Center Department:
Psychiatry Pay Range:
$22.42 - $27.83 per hour
Location:
1 CLARA
MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Job Title:
Mental Health Associate Location:
Clara Maass Medical Center Department Name:
Psychiatry Req #: 0000247995
Status:
Hourly Shift:
Day Pay Range:
$22.42 - $27.83 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field and preferably 1year behavioral health experience
BLS Certification from American Heart Association
Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide, minimum one-year experience, training, or education in the field of treatment Scheduling Requirements Day Shift
Part Time Essential Functions:
Group and individual patient supervision
Facilitation of educational group activities
Assisting with ADLs like feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulating
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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 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 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 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