Mental Health Screener, Emergency Screening

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000176322
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s Degree Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health, or Master’s Degree in Mental Health discipline
• One year post-master’s acute care experience in a psychiatric setting

Or:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
• Three years acute care full-time post-bachelor experience, one year of which is in a crisis setting
• Clean driver’s license as determined by the employer, and validated by the state MVA in which the employee resides

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Per Diem

• Provide ER, hospital based and community based crisis assessment for children and adults
• Determine appropriate levels of care based on NJ screening laws and make referrals to ensure safe discharge planning
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop admission, safety and discharge plans
• Coordinate with community providers and outside agencies
• Provide mobile crisis outreach for adults over 18 in Union County
• Answer 24 hour crisis hotline line