Mental Health Screener, Emergency Screening Job at New Point Campus, Elizabeth, NJ

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  • New Point Campus
  • Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Screener provides crisis assessments for adults and children in the psychiatric emergency room.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • MSW with a specialization in Mental Health, or MA in Mental Health disciplines
    • One year post-master's experience in a psychiatric 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:

  • Certification eligible 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:

  • Shift working, 12am-8am
  • Full-time

Essential Functions:

  • Screen adults for involuntary hospitalization
  • Develop treatment and disposition planning in the least restrictive setting, including wrap around DC supports if discharged
  • Consult and coordinate with internal and external team members and MDs to mitigate danger and ensure safety
  • Provide community based screening and crisis mobile outreach at affiliated emergency rooms and in the community for adults

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.



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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