Overnight Psychiatric Emergency Screener

Acenda, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 5% employer match

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Acenda, Inc. is hiring an Emergency Screener to provide emergency mental health assessments and stabilization services in Gloucester County, New Jersey. This full-time position requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field with relevant experience in crisis settings.

The role involves screening patients for hospitalization, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and implementing treatment plans. The starting hourly rate is $25.62, with additional compensation for bilingual proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 1 year of professional experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience in mental health, including crisis work.
• Valid driver's license and an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency mental health assessments to patients.
• Screen patients for psychiatric hospitalization.
• Collaborate with agency staff to ensure proper client disposition.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in a mental health-related field

Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field

Job description

Acenda, Inc. is hiring an Emergency Screener to provide emergency mental health assessments and stabilization services in Gloucester County, New Jersey. This full-time position requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field with relevant experience in crisis settings.

The role involves screening patients for hospitalization, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and implementing treatment plans. The starting hourly rate is $25.62, with additional compensation for bilingual proficiency.