Mental Health Educator & Screener – De-escalation Expert

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Paid Time-Off Program

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Capital Health seeks a trainer to provide education and de-escalation training related to the mental health population. The role partners with law enforcement and hospital departments to promote screening center services in Mercer County.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, plus at least three years in a screening or acute mental health setting. NJ driver’s license is required and NJ certification is targeted within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling; license eligible, LCSW or LPC preferred.
• Three years experience in a screening center or acute mental health program.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house training and de-escalation courses for staff.
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff on psychiatric care strategies.
• Routinely round on medical units to support staff with de-escalation.
• Deliver education to law enforcement and community providers about Screening Center services.
• Develop orientation materials and update policies and procedures.

Skills

Adult learning

Instructional methods

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Group facilitation

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Capital Health seeks a trainer to provide education and de-escalation training related to the mental health population. The role partners with law enforcement and hospital departments to promote screening center services in Mercer County.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, plus at least three years in a screening or acute mental health setting. NJ driver’s license is required and NJ certification is targeted within one year of hire.