Supervisor at RWJBarnabas Health – Jersey CIty, New Jersey

Job Title: Supervisor

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000224953

Status: Salaried

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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:

Jersey City Medical Center is looking for a Supervisor in the Emergency Screening department. The Supervisor is responsible for supervising staff members in the performance of their duties and assisting the Director and Assistant Director in the administration of a 24 hour operation.

Qualifications:

• MA/MS degree in psych or behavioral health related field, plus three years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in crisis setting,
• Must possess the ability to work in stressful situations,
• Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver s License,
• It is required that individuals hired be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and must obtain their permanent number with one -1-year,

Scheduling Requirements:

Night Shift Full-Time work schedule

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the clinical and administrative management of the screening service,
• Supervises staff and provides direct patient care services when indicated,
• Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities,
• Responsible for employee engagement, management, and supervisory tasks,
• At times, will function as a Mental Health Screener, providing care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Screening Law and other regulatory standards,
• Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge by communicating with and utilizing resource persons/programs available,
• Will individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs,
• Works in harmony with other staff members of interdisciplinary team, assisting the Patient Care Manager and others as needed, to achieve best service possible to patients,
• Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate support personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities,
• As a key member of a High Reliability Organization, remain responsible for reporting identified clinical and non-clinical safety issues and stopping the line as necessary to ensure the safety of the patients, staff, and visitors,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.