Mental Health Screener

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,800 - 53,837; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Screener to provide care within acute settings. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, communicating with healthcare team members, and maintaining thorough documentation. Candidates should possess a BA/BS degree in a related field along with relevant experience. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a range of benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a psychiatric setting, preferably with crisis experience.
• Valid NJ state driver's license is required.
• Eligible for Temporary Screening Certification Number.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the acute care setting.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Conduct ongoing assessments according to departmental guidelines.
• Document patient interactions and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication of clinical information

Patient care

Documentation

Assessment skills

Education

BA/BS in a related field with 3 years experience

Master's program with 2 years experience

Tools

BLS certification by American Heart Association

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000220106

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $33.26 - $33.26 per hour

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.

Job Overview

The Mental Health Screener provides care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Screening Law and other regulatory standards. 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 Mental Health Screener individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs. Works in harmony with other staff members of an interdisciplinary team, assisting the Patient Care Manager and others as needed, to achieve the best service possible to patients. Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate support personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field, plus 3 years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, 1 of which is in a crisis setting.
• Or enrolled in a Master's program with 2 years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, 1 of which is a crisis setting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NJ state driver's license.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• Eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and obtain their permanent number within 1 year.

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions

• Answers phones, i.e., hotline, business line, in a professional and timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist or Child psychiatrist.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team (internal and external).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with the Screening RN in Charge of Shift as pertains to the patient’s treatment plan and disposition.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct a thorough ongoing assessment according to departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively provide patient care in a timely manner.
• Evaluates effects of interventions throughout the patients stay and updates the plan of care as per hospital policy.
• Documentation indicates thorough completion of request for off-site Screening evaluation.
• Documentation indicates that patient/family were provided with information based on Discharge Plan/Teaching Checklist.
• Provides hotline information/referral/interventions that conforms to Screening guidelines.
• Screening Assessment indicates determination of most appropriate services/ disposition according to patient’s clinical needs (consideration of least restrictive alternatives).
• Screening Document reflects clear description of patient’s mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Certification training.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.