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Pyramid Healthcare

Mental Health Associate

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What they do

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.

$40,746 / year median in New Jersey

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. High Focus Centers in Cranford is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our highly trained staff create individualized, comprehensive and robust treatment plans designed to meet each client's treatment goals. The Mental Health Associate provides direct support, supervision, and therapeutic assistance to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment services. This role supports the treatment team by monitoring clients throughout the treatment day, facilitating or assisting with therapeutic groups, supporting crisis intervention efforts, and promoting a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented treatment environment. The Mental Health Associate collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment team members to support client engagement, safety, treatment participation, and continuity of care in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Address:
65 Jackson Dr #202, Cranford, NJ 07016
Hourly Rate:
$18.00/hour
Schedule:
Full Time; Monday - Friday 9am-5pm MUST be able to drive clients in company van 2 days/week Benefits of working with High Focus Outpatient in
Cranford:
No restraints, seclusion or searches Provide CARF Accredited clinical guidance Work with licensed clinicians in group therapy, individual, and family sessions On-the-job training for advancement to master's program Room for growth and opportunities for advancement!
Responsibilities:
Monitor and observe clients throughout the treatment day to support safety, engagement, and therapeutic structure within the milieu environment. Facilitate and/or assist with didactic, psychoeducational, experiential, and multimodal group sessions as assigned. Supervise client breaks, activities, transportation, and other program-related functions as assigned. Support the treatment team in crisis intervention efforts and respond appropriately to behavioral health or risk-related situations. Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented treatment environment. Establish and maintain professional rapport and healthy boundaries with clients, families, referral sources, and team members. Assist with collection, monitoring, and documentation of urine screenings and other program-related monitoring activities as assigned. Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant client documentation, reports, chart reviews, and clerical support activities as required. Communicate effectively with supervisors and multidisciplinary treatment team members regarding client behaviors, concerns, and treatment-related issues. Support continuity of care through coordination with treatment team members and participation in team meetings and program activities. Demonstrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients and families. Assist with transportation services and maintain compliance with organizational driver safety requirements if assigned driving responsibilities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trainings, drills, and continuing education activities as required. Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information. Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities. Other duties as assigned.
Education:
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
REQUIRED
At least one (1) year of experience working with adolescent populations.
REQUIRED
Valid Driver's License Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these
CORE Values:
INTEGRITY
is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
DEDICATION
is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION
is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission. Total Rewards for
Full-Time Positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Programs Referral Bonus opportunities And More! Want to know more? To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers . Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.