Mental Health Associate - Toms River, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health
Date: 6 days ago
City: Toms River, NJ
Salary:
$21.46
-
$26.89
per hour
Contract type: Part time
Req #: 0000222501
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department: Adult Psych (AP)
Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour
Location:
1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: Central Jersey Behavioral
Department Name: Adult Psych (AP)
Req #: 0000222501
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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.
The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.
Job Overview
The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Required:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department: Adult Psych (AP)
Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 per hour
Location:
1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Mental Health Associate
Location: Central Jersey Behavioral
Department Name: Adult Psych (AP)
Req #: 0000222501
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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.
The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.
Job Overview
The Mental Health Associate provides care to the patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Mental Health Associate will demonstrate the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Required:
- Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Science), minimum of 5 years' recent behavioral health experience, or completion of AIMS Mental Health Technician training certificate course
- Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Successful completion of all orientation programs
- Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide
- Minimum one year of experience, training, or education in the field of treatment
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
- (2) 12-hour day shifts
- Part Time
- Every other weekend required
- Group and individual patient supervision
- Facilitation of educational group activities
- Assisting with ADL's (i.e., feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc.)
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
- Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
- …and more!
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