Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Program Assistant, Mental Health-Intensive OP Child in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Program Assistant, Mental Health-Intensive OP ChildReq #:0000170501
Category:Behavioral and Mental Health
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Evening
Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department:Mental Hlth-Intensive OP Child
Location:
New Point Campus, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Overview:
The Program Assistant monitors the milieu with patients, leads psycho-educational groups, and assists in the transportation of children/adolescents to IOP and Afterschool Programs.
Qualifications:
Required:
HS Diploma or equivalent
Experience working with children/adolescent population in a behavioral health setting
Preferred:
- B.A. or B.S. in psychology or social work
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift working, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday- Friday
Full-Time
Essential Functions:
Facilitate psycho-educational groups for clients in Child & Adolescent Partial Hospital Program
Monitor patient's progress based on behavior modification status system
Collaborate with the treatment team on monitoring and supporting patients achieve therapeutic goals
Assist with transportation of patients
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
