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RWJBarnabas Health

Mental Health Screener, Emergency Screening

RWJBarnabas Health, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215

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Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: New Point Campus

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000216407

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $33.26 - $33.26 per hour

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview The Mental Health Screener provides crisis assessments for children and adults across the developmental lifespan in the Union County screening center, community and affiliated emergency rooms.

The Mental Health Screener develops safety plans, dischargeplans, facilitates admissions via the RWJ Access Center and coordinates with an interdisciplinary team, families, community supporters, and local and state mental health partners. This role uses evidence-based practice and assessment tools to support a plan, including the least restrictive setting, as well as complete screening documents for adults 18 and over when involuntary admission is being recommended.

After training and completion of the state's required classes and test, this role would be eligible to participate in alternate response teams, including ARRIVE together mobile outreach.

Qualifications

Master's Degree Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health, or Master's Degree in Mental Health discipline

One year post-master's acute care experience in a psychiatric setting

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Three years of acute care full-time post-bachelor experience, one year of which is in a crisis setting

Clean driver's license as determined by the employer, and validated by the state MVA in which the employee resides

Certifications and Licenses Required

Certified, or certification-eligible as a Screener by the State of New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Hospitals

Must be approved by DMHAS for a temporary license prior to hire

Scheduling Requirements

Per Diem

Essential Functions

Provide ER, hospital-based and community-based crisis assessment for children and adults

Determine appropriate levels of care based on NJ screening laws and make referrals to ensure safe discharge planning

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop admission, safety and discharge plans

Coordinate with community providers and outside agencies

Provide mobile crisis outreach for adults over 18 in Union County

Answer the 24-hour crisis hotline line

Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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