Certified Screener

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Certified Screener for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center to support the Emergency Screening department. The role focuses on acute psychiatric care, safety, and timely patient assessment in a fast-paced setting.

The candidate should have an MSW/MA or BA/BS with crisis-pertinent psychiatric experience, possess a NJ driver’s license, and be able to work alternating weekends and holidays. This hourly position offers day shifts and direct patient contact responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in stressful situations.
• Requires MSW/MA or BA/BS with crisis psychiatric experience.
• Requires active NJ driver’s license for community outreach.
• Requires alternating weekend and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assists in screening patients and ensures safety in acute psychiatric settings.
• Individually addresses patient needs and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates with Patient Care Manager and staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Manages tasks and priorities, following up on assigned duties.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills

Education

MSW/MA degree in related field

BA/BS plus three years of psychiatric experience (crisis setting)

Job description

Job Title: Certified Screener

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000263366

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $35.57 - $35.57 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.

Certified Screener

The Psychiatric Certified Screener provides care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Screening Law and other regulatory standards.

As a Certified Screener, a typical day might include the following:

• 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 Psychiatric Screener individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patients needs
• Works in harmony with other staff members of interdisciplinary team, assisting the Patient Care Manager and others as needed, to achieve best service possible to patients
• Responsible for supervising and assisting in patient care issues as well as follow up on assigned tasks and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are deeply passionate about providing a safe, therapeutic, and empathetic healthcare experience for individuals in acute psychiatric distress.
• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can make critical, legally-grounded care decisions under pressure.
• You set a high bar for yourself and your team to maintain strong communication and coordinate seamless handoffs during critical situations.
• You treat every caller and patient with profound kindness, answering emergency lines promptly with excellent customer care.
• You believe that true healing begins with meeting patients where they are during their most vulnerable moments.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• MSW/MA degree in related field, or BA/BS plus three years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in crisis setting or enrolled in a masters program with two years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in a crisis setting
• Must have the ability to work in stressful situations
• Requires an active NJ Driver's license to complete community psychiatric outreach using a company vehicle
• Requires alternating weekend and holiday coverage