Mental Health Screener Somerville NJ

Overview

Mental Health Screener (FT-Day), Somerville NJ

Req #:

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: Emergency Screening

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 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 will depend on education, skills and experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a Mental Health Screener in Somerville, NJ. The Mental Health Screener provides 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 knowledge and experience and communicates with resource persons/programs available. The Screener individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs and works with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal service.

Responsible for supervising and directing task delegation to appropriate support personnel and for setting and evaluating priorities.

Required:

• BA/BS degree in a related field, plus 3 years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, 1 of which is in a crisis setting
• Or enrolled in a Master’s program with 2 years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, 1 of which is a crisis setting
• Must possess and maintain a valid NJ state driver’s license
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Eligible to obtain Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and obtain permanent number within 1 year

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• Valid NJ State Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• Eligible to obtain permanent Screening Certification Number within 1 year of hire

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full-Time Schedule

• Answers phones (hotline, business line) in a professional and timely manner
• Communicates clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist/Child psychiatrist
• Communicates effectively with other health care team members (internal and external)
• Coordinates with the Screening RN in Charge of Shift regarding the patient’s treatment plan and disposition
• Conducts a thorough ongoing assessment according to departmental guidelines
• Provides patient care in a timely manner
• Maintains professional behavior according to hospital codes in the Employee Handbook
• Describes screening process and updates progress of evaluation/interventions to patient/family
• Documents all applicable assessments and interventions in the patient’s EMR
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports prior to end of shift
• Completes Screening Documents in accordance with Screening Law and DMHS Screener Certification training

Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.

RWJBarnabas Health offers a market-competitive Total Rewards package to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• PTO
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts and partner offers

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer