Crisis Interventional Screener, Psychiatry

Valley Health System

Paramus, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$39.33–$49.16 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Chronic Disease, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Healthcare, High Reliability, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Time Management, Utilization Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Paramus, NJ

POSTED

11 days ago

### Experience Required At least 1 year of psychiatric crisis experience with a Masters in social work OR at least 2 years of psychiatry with certification as a Crisis Intervention Screener. ### Minimum Education Required Masters degree in social work from an accredited program with at least 1 year of psychiatric crisis experience OR Masters degree in education, psychology, or related field with certification as a Crisis Intervention Screener or at least 2 years of psychiatry. ### Compensation $39.33 - $49.16 / Hourly ### Hours Per Week 40 ### Number Of Positions 1 ### Shift Third Shift (Night) ### Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: To provide on-call crisis intervention services to patients in the Emergency Department, which includes screening, crisis intervention counseling, discharge planning, and pre-certification for admissions. Also, to function as a member of the professional healthcare delivery team as needed. EDUCATION: Masters degree in social work from an accredited program with at least 1 year of psychiatric crisis experience OR Masters degree in education, psychology, or related field with certification as a Crisis Intervention Screener or at least 2 years of psychiatry. EXPERIENCE: Utilization management experience preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve. Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Night (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $39.33 - $49.16 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID JR5577 ### Job Type Full Time

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