Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Mental Health Associate (Inpatient Behavioral Health) - Princeton, NJ - Per Diem
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Mental Health Associate (Inpatient Behavioral Health)
Location : Princeton, NJ – Per Diem (Evening Shift)
Overview Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for Penn Medicine means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.
Why Join Our Team?
Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a per diem MHA to work the evening shift within Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH). This position is a behavioral health float.
The Mental Health Associate assists Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care to patients and participates as a member of the treatment team in creating and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.
Scheduling Requirements
Per diem, evening shift (3 pm–11:30 pm)
Required to work a minimum of one full weekend per month (consecutive Saturday/Sunday) and a few holidays each year.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Performs behavioral observations, completes unit rounds, checks and monitors patients as assigned.
Assists staff in ensuring that patients get to scheduled program activities, including groups and meals, in a timely manner.
Obtains vital signs every shift.
Offers support and guidance to patients as needed.
Plans and leads a group activity four to five times per week, including recreational therapy, recovery tools, therapeutic board games, journaling groups, and other appropriate activity groups.
Checks meal trays for accuracy and monitors meals.
What We Require for this Role Education
Bachelor of Arts or Science required; a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Social Science preferred.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Driver’s license in employee’s state of residence with a record in good standing required.
Compensation Salary Range: $18.11–$28.86 per hour.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes a prepaid tuition assistance program and other benefits. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits.
EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Overview Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for Penn Medicine means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.
Why Join Our Team?
Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a per diem MHA to work the evening shift within Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH). This position is a behavioral health float.
The Mental Health Associate assists Registered Nurses in providing direct psychiatric and medical care to patients and participates as a member of the treatment team in creating and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.
Scheduling Requirements
Per diem, evening shift (3 pm–11:30 pm)
Required to work a minimum of one full weekend per month (consecutive Saturday/Sunday) and a few holidays each year.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Performs behavioral observations, completes unit rounds, checks and monitors patients as assigned.
Assists staff in ensuring that patients get to scheduled program activities, including groups and meals, in a timely manner.
Obtains vital signs every shift.
Offers support and guidance to patients as needed.
Plans and leads a group activity four to five times per week, including recreational therapy, recovery tools, therapeutic board games, journaling groups, and other appropriate activity groups.
Checks meal trays for accuracy and monitors meals.
What We Require for this Role Education
Bachelor of Arts or Science required; a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Social Science preferred.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Driver’s license in employee’s state of residence with a record in good standing required.
Compensation Salary Range: $18.11–$28.86 per hour.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes a prepaid tuition assistance program and other benefits. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits.
EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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