Mental Health Associate (Per Diem Evening), Long Branch, NJ

Job Overview:

As a Mental Health Associate, you will function as a care partner with the Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to a diagnostically/developmentally specific patient population. Under the Registered Nurse's supervision, the MHA will provide therapeutic interventions and treatments. The MHA may be responsible for unit support activities and clerical/administrative functions as directed.

 Qualifications:

 Required:

• BA/BS degree in a psychology related field
• Or 5 years of related experience in a psychiatric service setting
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Must successfully complete Monmouth Medical Center clinical training orientation
• Annual BEST certification

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a psychiatric service setting

Scheduling Requirements:

•  Evening Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Assist with procedures, examinations and consults etc., under the supervision of the RN
• Assist with admissions, discharge and/or transfer procedures
• Collecting specimens (urine, blood, throat cultures, etc.)
• Maintains ongoing observation of patients throughout the shift and reports change to the licensed staff member responsible
• Obtaining patient vital signs, weights and I&Os
• Patient intake (demographics and history)
• Performs nursing activities under the supervision of the RN
• Supervising/assisting patients with activities of daily living, encouraging appropriate behaviors
• Participates in treatment team and related care plan updates.
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service