Mental Health Screener, Emergency Screening

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Mental Health Screener provides crisis assessments across the developmental lifespan at the Union County screening center.

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

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Per Diem

• Screen adults for involuntary hospitalization
• Develop treatment and disposition planning in the least restrictive setting
• Consult with team members and MDs to ensure safety
• Provide community based screening at affiliated emergency rooms and in community for adults over 18