MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | CCIS UNIT F-G | FULL-TIME DAY E/O WEEKEND (21586)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Bergen New Bridge Medical Center as a Mental Health Assistant – Full-Time Day in United States. Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
- Takes and records TPR and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.
- Obtains specimens as assigned (e.
-, urine, stool, sputum).
Requirements
- 25 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND We provide a comprehensive
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $21.25/hr
Work Schedule**
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, De-escalation, Infection control, CPR, AED, Patient transport, Documentation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Assistant provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting therapeutic activities. They also ensure a safe unit environment by performing patient observations, de-escalation, and maintaining cleanliness standa...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Generous PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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