Mental Health Assistant- Per Diem, Day, 7AM-3PM Newton Medical Center Job at Atlantic Health System, Newton, NJ

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  • Atlantic Health System
  • Newton, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Demonstrates knowledge & understanding of psychiatric disorders & patients.

* Use therapeutic communication skills in individual & group interactions with psychiatric patients.

* Initiate & deliver therapeutic activities & groups.

* Provide 1-to-1 interventions with patients.

* Crisis identification & management (including de-escalation).

* Assist nursing staff w/variety of tasks & activities.

* Communicate information to healthcare team members.

* Thorough, accurate, timely documentation of tasks & activities.

Qualifications

Required -

Education: High School Diploma required. College preferred.

Clinical Skills:

Prior patient care experience in health care.

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

  • Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
  • Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
  • 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
  • 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
  • Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
  • Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
  • One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
  • One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
  • Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
  • NJ Sustainable Business
Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress. Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process - not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.

Job Info

  • Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 20.050000
  • Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 33.110000
  • Assignment Category: Per Diem
  • Hours per Week: 0.01
  • Primary Shift: Day
  • Salary Admin Plan: SER

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Sunday,

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