Crisis Mental Health Screener (24/7) Training & Impact

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Licensure Exam Prep Resources

Life & AD&D insurance

Job summary

The Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program "262-HELP", a program of CarePlus New Jersey, seeks motivated full-time and part-time Mental Health Screeners to gain training and supervision in assisting individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and working within a multidisciplinary team.

262-HELP operates 24/7 from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, providing on-site and off-site emergency mental health services in Bergen County.

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 of which must be in a crisis setting
• 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

Responsibilities

• Conducting 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
• 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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in mental health field

Bachelor's Degree in mental health field

Master's program enrollment in mental health field

Driver's license

Job description

The Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program "262-HELP", a program of CarePlus New Jersey, seeks motivated full-time and part-time Mental Health Screeners to gain training and supervision in assisting individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and working within a multidisciplinary team.

262-HELP operates 24/7 from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, providing on-site and off-site emergency mental health services in Bergen County.