Mental Health Associate (Inpatient Behavioral Health) - Princeton, NJ - Per Diem (Day Shift)

Mental Health Associate (Inpatient Behavioral Health) - Princeton, NJ - Per Diem (Day Shift)

Job ID:

311501

Category:

Clinical Support

Work Type:

PER DIEM

Location:

Princeton, NJ, United States

Work Schedule:

Day shift 7AM-3:30PM Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Why Join Our Team? Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a per diem mental health associate RN to work the dayshift within Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH). This position is within Wing 6 (Voluntary Psych/Dual diagnosis for psych) with 28 beds. We understand the unique recovery challenges of people with co-occurring disorders and treat both conditions at the same time. That's why people with both a mental health and substance use disorder receive specialized care at Princeton House. Outcomes show that this approach reduces the risk of relapse and improves the chances of long-term recovery.

Location:

 Princeton House Behavioral Health (905 Herrontown Road Princeton NJ).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Mental Health Associate assists Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care to patients. The Mental Health Associate participates as a member of the treatment team in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.

Scheduling Requirements:

Required to work one 7am-3:30pm shift a week. What We Require for this

Role:

Education Bachelor of Arts or Science (required). Education specialization: Social Science preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire. Valid driver's license required. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$18.11 - $28.86/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS's Benefits. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.