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Mental Health Associate

Pyramid Healthcare·Branchburg Township, New Jersey

$16 - $17/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Monitor and observe clients to ensure safety and therapeutic structure within the milieu environment. Facilitate multimodal group sessions and assist the treatment team with crisis intervention and clinical documentation.

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve.

A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges.

We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Join our Mental Health Associates providing support to our clients through multi-modal group sessions, patient break supervision, routine monitoring of urine drug screens, and multiple assigned clerical and operational activities!

High Focus Centers in Branchburg is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Our highly trained staff create individualized, comprehensive and robust treatment plans designed to meet each client’s treatment goals.

If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!

Address: 3322 US-22 Building 14, Suite 1403, Branchburg, NJ 08876 Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week staggered shifts Monday-Friday

Hourly Rate

$16.00/hour - $17/hour Benefits of working with High Focus Outpatient in Branchburg: No restraints, seclusion or searches Provide CARF Accredited clinical guidance Work with licensed clinicians in group therapy, individual, and family sessions On-the-job training for advancement to master's program Room for growth and opportunities for advancement!

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe clients throughout the treatment day to support safety, engagement, and therapeutic structure within the milieu environment. Facilitate and/or assist with didactic, psychoeducational, experiential, and multimodal group sessions as assigned. Supervise client breaks, activities, transportation, and other program-related functions as assigned. Support the treatment team in crisis intervention efforts and respond appropriately to behavioral health or risk-related situations. Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented treatment environment. Establish and maintain professional rapport and healthy boundaries with clients, families, referral sources, and team members. Assist with collection, monitoring, and documentation of urine screenings and other program-related monitoring activities as assigned. Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant client documentation, reports, chart reviews, and clerical support activities as required. Communicate effectively with supervisors and multidisciplinary treatment team members regarding client behaviors, concerns, and treatment-related issues. Support continuity of care through coordination with treatment team members and participation in team meetings and program activities. Demonstrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches when interacting with clients and families. Assist with transportation services and maintain compliance with organizational driver safety requirements if assigned driving responsibilities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trainings, drills, and continuing education activities as required. Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information. Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree REQUIRED: Drivers license and willingness to drive company van Pyramid CORE Values: We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission. Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Programs Referral Bonus opportunities And More! Want to know more? To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers. Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required. Candidates must be willing to drive a company van and adhere to professional boundaries and confidentiality standards.

  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Supervision
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Group Facilitation
  • Behavioral Health Support
  • Urine Drug Screening
  • Culturally Responsive Care

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • On-the-job Training
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $17/hr
Location
Branchburg Township, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Pyramid Healthcare

Welcome to Pyramid Healthcare. A premier provider of high quality, behavioral health care founded in 1999 and headquartered in central Pennsylvania, we operate over 80 facilities across the Commonwealth, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia and offer a full...

Salary listed on 160 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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