Mental Health Screener

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000167766
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelors in required field ( Psychology)
• Certified Screener

Preferred:

• 1 to 2 years experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 7a-3p with alternating weekends,
• Days
• Full-Time

• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports in a timely manner prior to end of shift.
• Provides hotline information/referral/interventions that conforms to Screening guidelines.
• Screening Assessment indicates determination of most appropriate services/ disposition .according to patient s clinical needs consideration of least restrictive alternatives.
• Screening Document contains clear description of dangerousness due to mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Screener Certification training.
• Screening Document reflects clear description of patient s mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Certification training.