Crisis Screening Clinician - Per Diem (Emergency Psy)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Vacation and leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services department. The primary duties include performing psychiatric emergency services, screening, and outreach assessments across all ages and developing disposition plans.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in a mental health field, NJ certification eligibility as a Mental Health Screener within one year, and a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution.
• One year post-master, full-time professional experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Candidate must be eligible to receive New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one year; must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments.
• Identify appropriate level of care disposition using DSM-5 criteria and clinical criteria.
• Explain referral/disposition to patient and family in a clear, supportive manner.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care and accurate screening outcomes.
• Maintain timely clinical records and contribute to unit operations.

Conocimientos

Crisis assessment experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency screening

Educación

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field

Descripción del empleo

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services department. The primary duties include performing psychiatric emergency services, screening, and outreach assessments across all ages and developing disposition plans.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in a mental health field, NJ certification eligibility as a Mental Health Screener within one year, and a valid driver’s license.