What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary
Assists RN is assessing patient problems, planning and carrying out Mental Health interventions, and maintain therapeutic milieu.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.
Facilitate Mental Health Interventions
2.
Maintain Therapeutic Milieu
3.
Documentation of Care
4.
Patient Advocate
5.
Maintain Patient Safety
6.
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:
Experience working with psychiatric and substance abuse populations.
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
