Overview Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per diem Mental Health Assistant for the I/P Psychiatric unit at Newton Medical Center to work varied 12 hour shifts including every other weekend.Responsibilities Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of psychiatric disorders & patients. Use therapeutic communication skills in individual & group interactions with psychiatric patients. Provide 1-to-1 interventions with patients. Crisis identification & management including de-escalation. Assist nursing staff with variety of tasks/activities. Thorough, accurate, timely documentation of tasks/activities. Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the health care