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 across the developmental lifespan in the screening center.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 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

Or:

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology
    • Three years 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 and discharge plans
  • Coordinate with community providers
  • Provide mobile crisis outreach for adults over 18 in Union County
  • Answer crisis 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.



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area,

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