Night Mental Health Screener — Crisis & ER Support

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Mental Health Screener for the NEW POINT CAMPUS to join Emergency Screening on the night shift. This hourly role supports crisis assessments for children and adults, with a focus on trauma-informed care within a fast-paced emergency setting.

The position requires clinical education pathways (Master's in Social Work or Bachelor's in Psychology) and relevant acute care experience, plus NJ DMHAS certification eligibility and a valid license.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (with a mental health specialization) or related Mental Health discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, plus 3 years of full-time, post-bachelor acute psychiatric care experience (with at least 1 year in a crisis/screening setting).
• Certified or certification-eligible as a Mental Health Screener by the State of NJ Division of Mental Health and Hospitals (DMHAS temporary license required prior to hire).
• A valid, clean driver's license validated by the state Motor Vehicle Association (MVA).
• Flexibility to fulfill per diem shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive ER, hospital-based, and community-based psychiatric crisis assessments for children and adults.
• Determining appropriate, least restrictive levels of care based on NJ screening laws to build safe discharge plans.
• Developing safety, admission, and discharge plans via the RWJ Access Center alongside multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Collaborating with families, outpatient providers, and state mental health partners to build seamless continuums of care.
• Completing legal screening documentation for adults over 18 when involuntary psychiatric admission is clinically recommended.
• Conducting mobile crisis outreach across Union County and answering the dedicated 24-hour crisis hotline.
• Participating in alternate response initiatives, including the ARRIVE Together mobile outreach team, following training.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (with a mental health specialization)

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Mental Health Screener for the NEW POINT CAMPUS to join Emergency Screening on the night shift. This hourly role supports crisis assessments for children and adults, with a focus on trauma-informed care within a fast-paced emergency setting.

The position requires clinical education pathways (Master's in Social Work or Bachelor's in Psychology) and relevant acute care experience, plus NJ DMHAS certification eligibility and a valid license.