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RWJBarnabas Health

Mental Health Clinician (Screener), Emergency Screening

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

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Job Title: Mental Health Clinician

Location: New Point Campus

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000217097

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 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 adults and children in the psychiatric emergency room/community, medical floors, medical emergency rooms and or affiliated ERs includingsafety planning, coordination with family and/or support systems, linkage to services, discharge planning and/or initiating voluntary and involuntary admission requests.

The Mental Health Screener coordinates with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, peers support specialists, mental health workers, external providers and inpatient teams.

Qualifications: Required:

MSW with a specialization in Mental Health, or MA in Mental Health disciplines

One year post-master's experience in apsychiatric setting

Or:

BA in Mental Health disciplines

Three years full-time post-bachelor experience, 1 of which is in a crisis acute 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:

Certificationeligible as a Screener by the State of New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Hospitals

Must obtain screening license through DMHAS within one year of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

Provides consultation to community agencies and hospitals regarding management of psych ER patients to guidelines of state screening laws for adults and within the CCIS context for children

Consults with MDs and other ER staff regarding the management of psychiatric ER patients

Maintains DMHA certification as Screener

Observes and reports patient response to intervention and treatments

Screens adults and children experiencing crisis intervention for children and adults for the appropriate level of care utilizing the least restrictive alternative whenever possible

Providers emergency ER assessment and crisis intervention for children, adults and families

Assess patients for voluntary hospitalization and involuntary commitment

Completes state screening documents as legally required and coordinates completion of necessary documents for children

Accepts referral transfers for patients from other hospitals ER and inpatient facilities across the state

Arranges and provides crisis stabilization services or alternate treatment when hospitalization can be prevented

Answers 24-hour hotline crisis phone and provide emergency response as indicated

Screens adults and children on medical units and arranges transfers to STCF to CCIS

Provides family crisis stabilization outreach services in the home and community

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.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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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