Mental Health Clinician

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Emergency Screening

Req#: 0000197397

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $41.16 - $41.16 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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.

Job Overview:

Provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination primarily for children, adolescents and their families, within the context of the Children’s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system. Will also secondarily cover assessment and screening of adults, as indicated. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. State Drivers License.
• BLS required within three (3) months of hire.
• Must be able to work in stressful situations.
• I ndividuals hired be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and must obtain their permanent number with one (1) year

Preferred:

• Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting strongly preferred.
• Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment strongly preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
• Including 2 Weekend Shifts / month
• Per Diem

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