Crisis Professional

Job Title: Crisis Professional
Location: RWJ Rahway
Department Name: Emergency Screening
Req #: 48607
Status: On-Call Only
Shift: Weekends / Evenings / Days / Overnights
Pay Range: On-call salary to be discussed

Pay Transparency:
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. Specific on-call rates and shift differentials will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Overview:
The Psychiatric Emergency Services Crisis Professional maintains the requirements, qualifications, and duties of an Affiliated Emergency Services (AES) Crisis Intervention Specialist in N.J.A.C. 10:31-4.3 in accordance with the NJ Mental Health contract.

Qualifications:

• BSW/BS from an accredited program from an accredited educational institution plus five plus years of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• A Master’s degree in a mental health related field from an accredited educational institution with 2 years clinical experience.
• Licensure as a registered professional nurse.
• Preferred: LAC/LSW.

Scheduling Requirements:

• On-Call Coverage (Must be available for various shifts across Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends).

Essential Functions:

• Performs mental health evaluation to assist in determining a patient’s level of care.
• Communicates findings with on-call psychiatrist/tele-psychiatrist to decide on appropriate disposition of patient within the Network, other agencies or home. Communicates this to the ED staff.
• Initiates admission process to either a Network facility or other facility as appropriate.
• Arranges transportation through the Medical Center for patients requiring transfer between facilities.
• Serves as an advocate for clients by facilitating connection with personal support systems and follow-up mental health services.
• Completes appropriate communication with areas of the continuum.
• Provides appropriate forms and releases.
• Maintains statistical records as appropriate.
• Coordinates commitment process through the designated screening centers.
• Participates in QA/QI activities.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific treatment and care.
• Once contacted, arrives in the Emergency Department within 30 minutes.
• Performs a face-to-face mental health assessment to determine the appropriate level of care in consulting with on-call Psychiatrist.
• If psychiatric inpatient admission is required, the crisis professional will obtain insurance precertification and contact the on-call psychiatrist for final authorization of the admission.
• Complies with any agreement RWJ-Rahway has with managed care companies for on-site face-to-face evaluations if acute services are necessary.
• When patient admission is not required, the crisis professional gives the patient the Central intake number and faxes all information to them.
• Documents assessment on the designated medical record in accordance with established Department documentation standard.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Retirement Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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