Position Summary

Assists RN is assessing patient problems, planning and carrying out Mental Health interventions, and maintain therapeutic milieu.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Facilitate Mental Health Interventions

2.

Maintain Therapeutic Milieu

3.

Documentation of Care

4.

Patient Advocate

5.

Maintain Patient Safety

6.

Other Duties Assigned

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Nurses, Physicians, Interdepartmental Staff, Patients, and Families

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Nurse Director

Supervises (position(s):

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

Experience working with psychiatric and substance abuse populations.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

CPR certification required. Completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually thereafter.

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

None