Senior Mental Health Clinician, Child Specialists PESS

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch, City of Troy (NJ, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide critical assessment and crisis intervention services for children and families. This role emphasizes community education and collaboration with various agencies to enhance mental health support in Monmouth County. With a focus on delivering high-quality care, the position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local residents. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering healthier communities through innovative strategies and compassionate service.

Benefits

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

Discounts through partners

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in mental health with children and families.
• Experience in crisis intervention and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinates crisis services for children and adolescents.
• Represents at county meetings and provides educational services.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Public Speaking

Clinical Assessment

Education

MA/MS Degree in Social Work

MA/MS Degree in Psychology

MA/MS Degree in Counseling

Job description

Senior Mental Health Clinician, Child Specialists PESS
Req #: 0000186246

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Child Specialists PESS

Location:

Monmouth Medical Center,
300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Job Overview:

The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families residing in Monmouth County, within the context of the Children s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system. This role is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc. This role also provides direct education to the community via in-person and virtual presentations and represents at county meetings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MA/MS Degree in social work, psychology or counseling
• 2 years prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in the mental health setting
• Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment
• Public speaking

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver's License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Evening Shift
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Performs clinical assessment
• Provides crisis intervention
• Evaluates for hospitalization
• Crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families in Monmouth County within the context of the Children's Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system
• Provides educational services to provider agencies to include schools, community providers, county/state DMHAS representatives, and others as requested
• Prepares statistical reporting related to grant management requirements
• Represents CFCC position at county Childrens Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Childrens Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) on a monthly basis as determined by committee chairpersons
• Collaborates with provider agencies to coordinate care across systems as needed
• Attends yearly Monmouth County DBH site review
• Performs other duties as required by the department

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer