ARRIVE Together Screener

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 37,084 - 41,245; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

Care Plus NJ, Inc. is seeking a motivated Mental Health Screener for the ARRIVE Together Department. The Screener will work closely with the Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program and law enforcement partners to provide emergency mental health services within the community.

The position requires assessments, crisis hotline duties, and building relationships with emergency responders. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a mental health field and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a mental health related field plus 1-year full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree.
• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field plus 3-years full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree, 1 year in a crisis setting.
• Valid driver's license and insurable under Agency's automobile insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations and risk assessments for adults and youth.
• Answer 24-hour crisis hotline and telephonic triage.
• Develop working relationships with Bergen County Emergency First Responders.

Skills

Crisis intervention counseling

Mental health evaluations

Community resources knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in a mental health related field

Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field

Job description

Location: Bergen County

On-site & community based: M-F 9am-5pm

Hourly: $26.92-29.94 (dependent on shift)

What We Offer

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary

As a motivated Mental Health Screener in our ARRIVE Together Department, you will work closely with the Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program 262-HELP. This Screener would be hired specifically to work within one or more Bergen County Police Departments as part of the statewide ARRIVE initiative. Upon successful completion of Screener training alongside the 262-HELP team, this Screener would be embedded in the community with our law enforcement partner(s). If you are interested in gaining training and supervision in assisting individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, working within a multidisciplinary team, and working closely with law enforcement, consider this exciting job opportunity. 262-HELP is a 24/7 program operated out of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center with the purpose of providing on-site and off-site, emergency mental health services in Bergen County.

What You Will Do

• Conduct mental health evaluations and risk assessments for adults and youth to determine the appropriate clinical intervention under the NJ Screening Law
• Answering 24-hour crisis hotline and telephonic triage-during training and whenever office based
• Follow up with individuals at risk via telephone, in-person, or virtually
• Develop working relationships with Bergen County Emergency First Responders
• Supportive crisis intervention counseling, consultation, and referrals to community resources
• Providing psycho-education and advocacy
• Completing all legal and program documentation within agency/department guidelines
• Successful completion of Screener Certification Basic Training

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this position, the candidate must embrace learning in a fast-paced environment by integrating regular feedback during a comprehensive training period and ongoing supervision. In addition, the candidate must possess:

• Master's Degree in a mental health related field plus 1-year full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field plus 3-years full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree, 1 year of which must be in a crisis setting OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field and enrolled in a Master's program plus 2 years full-time employment in a mental health setting, 1 year of which must be in a crisis setting
• Valid driver's license and insurable under Agency's automobile insurance policy

CarePlus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.