Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-time Mental Health Assistant in the Out-patient Mental Health Unit at Morristown Medical Center to work 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Help identify and make bedside rounds to inpatient Veterans.
• Meet with Veterans identified and referred from outpatient departments.
• Coordinate care with heath-care teams to assist in linkage to care in the community.
• Act as patient advocate to assist Veterans with overcoming barriers.
• Provide educational information and resources to patients and families.
• Coordinate outpatient services.
• Ensure linkages.
• Develop relationships with system partners to increase awareness of behavioral health.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other related fields w/ relevant experience
• Master preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 2+years case management in behavioral health experience
• Experience of working with and understanding of community resources for Veteran's
• Experience working on an inpatient medical unit a plus

Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune’s “Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For” list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.