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Mental Health Screener (FT-Evening), Somerville NJ
Req #: 0000228243
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
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 #: 0000228243
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
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 to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
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 individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge by communicating with and utilizing resource persons/programs available. The Mental Health Screener individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs. Works in harmony with other staff members of an interdisciplinary team, assisting the Patient Care Manager and others as needed, to achieve the 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.
Qualifications:
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 their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and obtain their permanent number within 1 year
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Valid NJ State Driver's License
- BLS Certification
- Must be eligible to obtain their permanent Screening Certification Number within 1 year of hire.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Evening Shift, 40 hours/week
- Full-Time Schedule
Essential Functions:
- Answers phones, i,e (hotline, business line, in a professional and timely manner)
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist / Child psychiatrist
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team (internal and external)
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with the Screening RN in Charge of Shift as pertains to the patient s treatment plan and disposition
- Demonstrates ability to conduct a thorough ongoing assessment according to departmental guidelines
- Demonstrates ability to effectively provide patient care in a timely manner
- Demonstrates professional behavior according to hospital codes in section Conduct for Patients/Customers in the Employee Handbook,
- Describes Screening process and updates progress of evaluation/interventions to patient/family
- Documents all applicable assessments and interventions in patient's electronic medical record
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports in a timely manner (prior to end of shift)
- Completion of Screening Documents in accordance with Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Screener Certification training
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 market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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