Behavioral Health Aide - G- Yellow

1 month ago
Newark, New JerseyFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Behavioral Health Aide – Direct Patient Care in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

  • The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Aide position is to be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification program is required.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course or one (1) year of nursing assistant experience or experience in the role of a Behavioral Health Aide required.
  • Current CPR certification is required and must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association.
  • Behavioral health experience or crisis intervention and de-escalation experience preferred.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Behavioral Health Aide – Direct Patient Care.

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareSimple Nursing ProceduresPatient TransportUnit CleanlinessCPR CertificationBehavioral Health ExperienceCrisis InterventionDe-escalation TechniquesPhysical Interventional TechniquesPatienceAccommodationData AssessmentHandle With Care Training
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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at University Hospital, Newark NJ 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Simple Nursing Procedures, Patient Transport, Unit Cleanliness, CPR Certification, Behavioral Health Experience, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Aide primarily provides direct patient care to adults and mature patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing simple nursing procedures and transporting patients for tests. This role also involves contributing to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of th...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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