Screening Clinician

Davita Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care is seeking a Screening Clinician to handle psychiatric emergencies and assessments. This role involves collaborating with families and other agencies, providing critical mental health services for individuals aged 0 to 65+. Successful candidates will have a Master's degree and one year of experience in a psychiatric setting.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• One year of professional experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and outreach assessments.
• Identify appropriate level of care disposition and involve family in planning.
• Collaborate with medical staff to provide quality care.

Skills

Crisis Assessment

Clinical Expertise

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in a mental health related field

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Screening Clinician
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	UBHC-Acute Psych Svs (Aps)-PISC
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services. Demonstrates competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation. Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention/disposition plan. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria. Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition. Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion. Utilizes person, family and agency information to determine an appropriate screening outcome for persons served. Collaborates with medical staff to make the best assessment, provides highest quality care and develops an appropriate screening outcome in accordance with professionally accepted standards. Serves as a certified screener to children (0 years - 17 years) and adults (18 years and over). Provides coordination and on-site interaction with outside/other agencies involved in the screening process (e.g., police, state hospital, Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P), Children's System of Care, Emergency Rooms and other UBHC Programs). Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of eligibility and admission criteria for units, programs, and contracts served by the department. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of persons served and preserves their human dignity.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Salary Details	A maximum of $68,478 is budgeted for this position
Minimum Salary	60543.00
Mid Range Salary	72444.00
Maximum Salary	85865.00
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)	37.5
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Night
Work Arrangement
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent prolonged sitting. Observe converses with patient. Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Drives to offsite work locations. Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Possibility of cuts, bruises, strains. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Occasionally exposed through outreach to unstable, unhygienic environments.

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution. One (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.
Certifications/Licenses	Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment. Driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	As a designated essential employee, expectations include but are not limited to the ability to work off-hours shifts in the 24/7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.
Preferred Qualifications	New Jersey licensure governing the discipline.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0109
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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