What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate position at Hunterdon Health Care System?
Position Summary
Assists RN is assessing patient problems, planning and carrying out Mental Health interventions, and maintain therapeutic milieu.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Facilitate Mental Health Interventions
Maintain Therapeutic Milieu
Documentation of Care
Patient Advocate
Maintain Patient Safety
Other Duties Assigned
Work Contact Group (Internal / External)
Nurses, Physicians, Interdepartmental Staff, Patients, and Families
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position) :
Nurse Director
Supervises (position(s) :
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Required :
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field
Preferred : None
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
Required :
None
Preferred : None
License, Registry or Certification :
Required :
CPR certification required. Completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually thereafter.
Preferred : None
Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :
Required :
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred : None
