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RWJBarnabas Health

Mental Health Clinician, Per Diem-Day, Somerset NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Somerville, New Jersey, us, 08876

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Overview RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Mental Health Clinician in Somerville, NJ. This position provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families residing in Somerset County, within the context of the Children's Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system.

Responsibilities / Job Functions

Provide clinical assessment and crisis intervention services as part of CCIS.

Coordinate crisis service planning and dispositions for children, adolescents and families.

Collaborate with the Screening psychiatrist, Unit supervision, and other health care team members to communicate clinical information and treatment plans.

Conduct thorough ongoing assessments in accordance with departmental guidelines in a timely manner.

Deliver patient care in a timely and professional manner and maintain professional behavior per hospital policy.

Describe the screening process and update patient/family progress; document attempts to obtain insurance pre-certification and collaborate on discharge planning.

Gather relevant collateral information and coordinate with provider agencies to ensure continuity of care across systems as needed.

Document clearly regarding discharge planning, teaching, and follow-up referrals, and ensure thorough completion of off-site screening evaluations as required.

Monitor the effects of interventions and update the care plan per hospital policy; maintain accurate records and reports prior to end of shift.

Prioritize Child Outreach services (schools, homes, residential facilities) and provide crisis-related hotline information/referrals in line with Screening guidelines.

Document determination of the most appropriate services/disposition considering least restrictive alternatives; describe patient’s mental illness and dangerousness as required by Screening Law and DMHS training.

Collaborate with provider agencies to coordinate care across systems as needed.

Qualifications

MA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field

Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting

Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment

Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver's License

Certifications and Licenses

BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift

Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions

Answer phones in a professional and timely manner (hotline, business line)

Communicate clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist and Unit supervision

Communicate with other health care team members to discuss patient's treatment plan and disposition

Conduct thorough ongoing assessments per departmental guidelines

Provide patient care in a timely and professional manner

Adhere to professional behavior per hospital policies

Describe screening process and updates to patient/family

Document attempts to obtain insurance pre-certification and coordinate discharge planning

Collaborate with patient and family in care planning and discharge

Gather collateral information as needed and ensure documentation reflects discharge planning

Ensure documentation reflects outreach and community coordination based on Screening guidelines

Assess intervention outcomes and update the plan of care

Maintain accurate records and reports prior to end of shift

Prioritize outreach services to schools, homes and facilities with appropriate follow-up referrals

Provide hotline information/referrals consistent with Screening guidelines

Document appropriate service/disposition decisions per Screening Law

Collaborate with external agencies to coordinate care across systems

Other Duties

Provide educational services to provider agencies including schools and community providers as requested

Represent CFCC position at county Childrens Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Childrens Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC)

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Pay Range: $34.37 per hour

Status: Per Diem | Shift: Day | Department: Emergency Screening | Facility: RWJ Somerset

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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