Crisis Mental Health Screener - Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health at Monmouth Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Screener to support emergency crisis stabilization. The role delivers rapid assessments and helps connect patients to the appropriate level of care.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, ER staff, and mobile teams to ensure safe dispositions, complete required documentation, and respond to the 24-hour crisis line with urgency and compassion.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field with three years of psychiatric experience, including at least one year in crisis settings; OR Master's degree with one year of post-master's experience; OR current Master's student with two years of psychiatric/crisis experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver's license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Screen adults and children in psychiatric emergencies to determine appropriate level of care.
• Consult with psychiatrists and ER teams to formulate safe dispositions.
• Answer 24-hour crisis hotline for rapid emergency responses and guidance.
• Complete state screening and legal documents for hospitalization decisions.
• Assist mobile screeners with data gathering and prioritizing outreach based on acuity.
• Collaborate with medical units and affiliated ERs for psychiatric consultations.
• Document clinical assessments and handoffs in AVATAR and assess suicide risk.
• Provide consultation to community agencies and hospitals on emergency psychiatric management.

Skills

Crisis experience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health at Monmouth Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Screener to support emergency crisis stabilization. The role delivers rapid assessments and helps connect patients to the appropriate level of care.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, ER staff, and mobile teams to ensure safe dispositions, complete required documentation, and respond to the 24-hour crisis line with urgency and compassion.