Mental Health Screener (Per Diem, Night) Somerville NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization in Somerville is seeking a Mental Health Screener. This role involves providing acute care and individualizing care plans for patients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in a psychiatric setting, along with BLS certification. The position requires night shifts on a per diem basis and emphasizes effective communication within an interdisciplinary team to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Must possess a valid NJ state driver's license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an acute care setting.
• Individualize care plans for patients.
• Supervise support personnel and delegate tasks.

Skills

Communication skills for clinical information

Ability to conduct assessments

Patient care skills

Professional behavior

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

Master's program enrollment

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000228221

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $33.26 - $33.26 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 Screenerin 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:

• Night Shift
• Per Diem 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer