Behavioral Health Assistant - Raritan Bay - PT Days with Benefits

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Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or Mental Health Professional, the Behavioral Health Assistant promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety utilizing principles of wellness and recovery. The BHA assists with the admission, treatment and discharge of the inpatient behavioral health patient through measures such as: planning and implementing activity group sessions, reinforcing education and documenting outcomes Interacts with the behavioral health patient using principles of therapeutic communication. Implements diversionary group activities, documenting patient response and participation. Assists the Registered Nurse and Mental Health Professional with Wellness and Recovery groups. Reinforces the educational material initiated by the RN or Mental Health Professional. Participates in unit safety activities. Under the direction of the Mental Health Professional helps implement the discharge plan including scheduling appointments for outpatient follow up. Accompanies the admitted patient to any treatment or activity scheduled off the assigned unit. Responds to any behavioral health emergency, assisting as needed. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications: Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: Bachelor's Degree in a social science. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preferred: Prior experience working with behavioral health populations. Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $20.64 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience

• Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and
• Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic
• Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal
• Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and
• Grant
• Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.