Sr. Program Assistant, Adult Psych (AP) at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Sr. Program Assistant

Location: New Point Campus

Department Name: Adult Psych (AP)

Req #: 0000240247

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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 Sr. Program Assistant provides direct social service support to patients as well as assesses and plans complex discharge planning needs for the Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or related field of study
• At least 3 years of experience in behavioral assessment, planning and intervention and at least 1 year of experience with managed care authorization and review process

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Monday-Friday 8:00am–4:00pm
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Interfaces with social work team to collaborate on social supports, housing and treatment needs upon discharge
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team planning rounds to assess discharge planning needs, identifies obstacles and communicates ongoing interventions
• Educates and engages patients and families with availability and eligibility criteria for outpatient programs/services benefits to meet their unique needs
• Creatively negotiates, coordinates, and advocates for patients with community-based service to assure the highest level of needed support, continuation of care and wrap-around services
• Collaborates with the team to identify, send, and follow-up on all appropriate referrals
• Builds and maintains relationships with outpatient referral agencies and programs that will best serve our patient population
• Conducts weekly discharge planning groups
• Documents all discharge planning related notes and referrals in the Medical Record
• Other job duties as assigned

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.