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, 4pm-12am
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Provides consultation to community agencies and hospitals regarding management of psych ER patients to guidelines of state screening laws for adults and within the CCIS context for children
• Consults with MDs and other ER staff regarding the management of psychiatric ER patients
• Maintains DMHA certification as screener
• Observes and report patient response to intervention and treatments
• Screens adults and children experiencing crisis intervention for children and adults for the appropriate level of care utilizing the least restrictive alternative whenever possible
• Providers emergency ER assessment and crisis intervention for children, adults and families
• Assess patients for voluntary hospitalization and involuntary commitment
• Completes state screening documents as legally required and coordinates completion of necessary documents for children
• Accepts referral transfers fo patients from other hospitals ER and inpatient facilities across the state
• Arranges and provides crisis stabilization services or alternate treatment when hospitalization can be prevented
• Answers 24 hour hotline crisis phone and provide emergency response as indicated
• Screens adults and children on medical units and arrange transfers to STCF to CCIS
• Provides family crisis stabilization outreach services in the home and community

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.