Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Mental Health Associate (Inpatient Behavioral Health) - Princeton, NJ - Part Tim
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Part Time Mental Health Associate - Princeton House Behavioral Health - Evenings - 3pm-11:30pm
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 this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day.
Part Time, 20 hours per week, shifts will fall between 3pm-11:30pm including every other weekend.
Princeton House Behavioral Health (905 Herrontown Road, Princeton NJ).
Responsibilities
Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu by enforcing program rules, regulations and limits. Assists in monitoring and maintaining the environmental standards for the physical environment, by ensuring the safety and organization of public patient spaces on the unit (including but not limited to group rooms/lounges, partial hospitalization patient lockers and partial hospitalization patient socialization areas).
Conducts room searches as ordered by physician and in accordance with established protocols.
Assists in emergencies and codes according to established protocols.
Offers support and guidance to patients as needed.
Identifies significant changes in patients' clinical status and communicates to appropriate member(s) of the treatment team.
Obtains vital signs every shift.
Assists in processing new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provides orientation to unit for new patients, including completing patient searches at admission.
Conducts tours of the unit for families of prospective patients.
Conducts weekly new patient orientation group.
Ensures that appropriate discharge information is communicated to the next provider of care.
Plans and leads program activities appropriate to educational level, as assigned.
Plans and leads a group activity four to five times per week, including recreational therapy, recovery tools, therapeutic board games, and journaling groups and other appropriate activity groups.
Conducts community meetings.
Assists therapists and nutritionists with psychoeducational and nutrition groups as assigned.
Documents each treatment session in accordance with documentation policies.
Coordinates daily patient walks.
Orders supplies needed for patient activities.
Orient and mentor undergraduate interns. Provide feedback to supervising psychologist on the interns’ performance.
Checks meal trays for accuracy and monitors meals.
Takes a leadership role in the dining room.
Ensures completion of all post-meal documentation.
Attends treatment rounds as scheduled, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team.
Obtains blood glucose as ordered.
Assists with physical care of the patients including assisting physicians with physical exams and weights of patients.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and development levels/patient populations served within the department.
Maintains all standards of confidentiality. Interacts professionally, respectfully and flexibly with patients, families and staff in performance of daily duties.
Credentials
Driver's License (Required)
Valid driver’s license in employee's state of residence with a record in good standing with the State of NJ Department of Motor Vehicles.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Education or Equivalent Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
A minimum of a bachelors degree, in a Social Science preferred.
Salary Range $18.11 - $28.86 per hour. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
Benefits Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day.
Part Time, 20 hours per week, shifts will fall between 3pm-11:30pm including every other weekend.
Princeton House Behavioral Health (905 Herrontown Road, Princeton NJ).
Responsibilities
Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu by enforcing program rules, regulations and limits. Assists in monitoring and maintaining the environmental standards for the physical environment, by ensuring the safety and organization of public patient spaces on the unit (including but not limited to group rooms/lounges, partial hospitalization patient lockers and partial hospitalization patient socialization areas).
Conducts room searches as ordered by physician and in accordance with established protocols.
Assists in emergencies and codes according to established protocols.
Offers support and guidance to patients as needed.
Identifies significant changes in patients' clinical status and communicates to appropriate member(s) of the treatment team.
Obtains vital signs every shift.
Assists in processing new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provides orientation to unit for new patients, including completing patient searches at admission.
Conducts tours of the unit for families of prospective patients.
Conducts weekly new patient orientation group.
Ensures that appropriate discharge information is communicated to the next provider of care.
Plans and leads program activities appropriate to educational level, as assigned.
Plans and leads a group activity four to five times per week, including recreational therapy, recovery tools, therapeutic board games, and journaling groups and other appropriate activity groups.
Conducts community meetings.
Assists therapists and nutritionists with psychoeducational and nutrition groups as assigned.
Documents each treatment session in accordance with documentation policies.
Coordinates daily patient walks.
Orders supplies needed for patient activities.
Orient and mentor undergraduate interns. Provide feedback to supervising psychologist on the interns’ performance.
Checks meal trays for accuracy and monitors meals.
Takes a leadership role in the dining room.
Ensures completion of all post-meal documentation.
Attends treatment rounds as scheduled, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team.
Obtains blood glucose as ordered.
Assists with physical care of the patients including assisting physicians with physical exams and weights of patients.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and development levels/patient populations served within the department.
Maintains all standards of confidentiality. Interacts professionally, respectfully and flexibly with patients, families and staff in performance of daily duties.
Credentials
Driver's License (Required)
Valid driver’s license in employee's state of residence with a record in good standing with the State of NJ Department of Motor Vehicles.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Education or Equivalent Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
A minimum of a bachelors degree, in a Social Science preferred.
Salary Range $18.11 - $28.86 per hour. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
Benefits Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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