Mental Health Team Lead- Behavioral Health- Blake Unit- Carrier Clinic -FT Evening with benefits Jobs in Belle Mead at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.”

Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

 Carrier Clinic has been a trusted source of expert care for those afflicted with mental disorders or substance abuse. We rank among the top psychiatric and rehab recovery centers in NJ for several reasons. We’re always respectful of our patients’ privacy. We’re always compassionate to each individual situation. Our specialized mental health and addiction treatment programs work to return adults, adolescents, and older adults back to enjoyable and productive lives.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position functions under the supervision of the Unit Directors or Nursing Supervisors.  Provides therapeutic group activities as scheduled. Performs a variety of patient care and therapeutic activities.  Acts as a support to the multidisciplinary team in the treatment and rehabilitation of the patient. 
• Plans and conducts discussion groups, activities groups and psycho-educational groups.
• Completes the daily MHT schedule under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. 
• Provides educational materials that consider patients’ age, educational level, culture and identified learning needs.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in behavioral health or other related healthcare field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

•  Enrollment in a nursing or social work degree program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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