What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker, New Day Residential Program position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The New Day Residential program model is designed to respond to the needs of significantly traumatized young people who have severe behavioral and emotional disturbances. Youth admitted into the program demonstrate an array of behaviors that include but are not limited to impulse control, anger outbursts, assaultive behaviors, self-harming acts, and oppositional behaviors.
An array of specialized treatments are incorporated into the trauma-focused model including, Sexually Reactive Behavior and Fire-Setting Specific Treatment. Comprehensive family treatment is done when applicable, which may include psycho-educational, group, and clinical family sessions.
New Day Residential Program (NDRP) is a state specialty bed, residential level of care facility (group home). The program model is based on a community-oriented framework of practice, which includes the following characteristics: a culture of non-violence; shared governance; social responsibility and personal growth and change. The primary goal is to provide a caring, therapeutic environment that facilitates and promotes adaptive skill acquisition in a safe, supportive, environment to girls ages 15-19 years old who reside in the program for nine months to a year.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least one year of work experience working with children and adolescents
- Unencumbered current driver's license required
Preferred:
- B.A. Degree
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 3pm-11pm
- Per Diem
Essential Functions:
- Supervise residents throughout the shift
- Participate in and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of management
- Document the daily log book on pertinent resident information
- Provide psycho-educational groups, as directed by management
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
