Mental Health Associate - Part Time, Days - Princeton House, Princeton (Inpatient)
Company Name:
Princeton HealthCare System
Mental Health Associate - Part Time, Days - Princeton House, Princeton (Inpatient)
Location: Princeton House Behavioral Health - In Patient, Princeton NJ # of openings: 1
: 4780
Description
Princeton HealthCare System is a leading provider of healthcare services. As a respected nonprofit, community teaching system, we offer compassionate care supported by advanced technologies and an outstanding medical staff. Over 97%25%20of our physicians have achieved board certification, the hallmark of professional excellence. Through our academic and clinical affiliations with institutions including The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we are setting new standards in diagnostic and treatment protocols and achieving successful clinical outcomes for our patients. Princeton HealthCare System isRedefining Carethrough our commitment to delivering an exceptional level of clinical careandindividualized caring for each and every patient.
Princeton Healthcare System is seeking aPart Time, Days,Mental Health Associatefor Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton (Inpatient Location).
Position
Summary:The Mental Health Associate assists the Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care to patients. The MHA participates as a member of the treatment team in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Duties include but are not limited to:
o Participates as a member of the treatment team to provide individual care to patients based upon psychiatric/ addictions principles through guidance from nursing staff.
o Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care, such as bathing, assisting with feeding, ambulating patients, collecting urine samples, and taking vital signs
o Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition, behavior, and unusual incidents consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient.
o Performs behavioral observations, completes unit rounds, checks, and monitors patients as assigned
o Responsible for orienting patients to the unit, completing patient searches, securing patient's valuables, and belongings at admission and discharge.
oAssists in emergencies and codes according to established protocols.
Qualifications:
All PHCS employees are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
Required:
-A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, in a Social Science preferred
-Valid driver's license
-Has a basic knowledge base of psychiatry, chemical dependency, and mental health
-Possesses exemplary assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
-Must be able to function well in a team environment
Join Princeton HealthCare System family and be a part ofRedefining Carein our community!
Princeton HealthCare System is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/VEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Princeton HealthCare System
Mental Health Associate - Part Time, Days - Princeton House, Princeton (Inpatient)
Location: Princeton House Behavioral Health - In Patient, Princeton NJ # of openings: 1
: 4780
Description
Princeton HealthCare System is a leading provider of healthcare services. As a respected nonprofit, community teaching system, we offer compassionate care supported by advanced technologies and an outstanding medical staff. Over 97%25%20of our physicians have achieved board certification, the hallmark of professional excellence. Through our academic and clinical affiliations with institutions including The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we are setting new standards in diagnostic and treatment protocols and achieving successful clinical outcomes for our patients. Princeton HealthCare System isRedefining Carethrough our commitment to delivering an exceptional level of clinical careandindividualized caring for each and every patient.
Princeton Healthcare System is seeking aPart Time, Days,Mental Health Associatefor Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton (Inpatient Location).
Position
Summary:The Mental Health Associate assists the Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care to patients. The MHA participates as a member of the treatment team in creating and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Duties include but are not limited to:
o Participates as a member of the treatment team to provide individual care to patients based upon psychiatric/ addictions principles through guidance from nursing staff.
o Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care, such as bathing, assisting with feeding, ambulating patients, collecting urine samples, and taking vital signs
o Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition, behavior, and unusual incidents consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient.
o Performs behavioral observations, completes unit rounds, checks, and monitors patients as assigned
o Responsible for orienting patients to the unit, completing patient searches, securing patient's valuables, and belongings at admission and discharge.
oAssists in emergencies and codes according to established protocols.
Qualifications:
All PHCS employees are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
Required:
-A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, in a Social Science preferred
-Valid driver's license
-Has a basic knowledge base of psychiatry, chemical dependency, and mental health
-Possesses exemplary assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
-Must be able to function well in a team environment
Join Princeton HealthCare System family and be a part ofRedefining Carein our community!
Princeton HealthCare System is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/VEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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