Mental Health Screener in Lakewood, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health
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Job Description
Job Title: Mental Health Screener
Location: MMC Southern Campus
Department Name: Emergency Screening
Req #: 0000246443
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $29.39 - $36.09 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 Mental Health Screener responds to the emotional needs of those requesting assistance through screening, assessment, crisis intervention, referral and outreach.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field required
- With 3 years of full-time work experience in a mental health setting
OR
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field required
- With 1 year of experience in a mental health setting
Preferred:
- Experience within Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Certified New Jersey Mental Health Screener or immediately eligible with six months of hire required
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full-Time, Night Shift (36 hours per week)
Essential Functions:
- Facilitates voluntary/involuntary hospitalization of clients in accordance with the Emergency Services policies and procedures
- Fully documents all client contacts and submits in a timely manner
- Provides and completes all documentation records and forms as stipulated in the Emergency Services Department policies and procedures
- Provides crisis intervention, information, and referral services on the telephone, in the Emergency Room and throughout the community
- Brings all unusual situation, incidents or difficulties encountered to the provision of emergency services to the attention of the Director or his/her designate
- Performs all other duties as assigned