Mental Health Screener

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000237517

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $29.55 - $36.83 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:

Participates in all crisis intervention, crisis management action per the program’s policies and procedures. Some job responsibilities: assessment of consumers in the community, patient’s home, police departments etc. to assess mental health consumers as requested.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• Candidate must have a minimum of one year experience POST master degree working full time or full time equivalent, in the behavioral health field
• Candidate must have a valid driver license and ability to drive agency vehicles during outreach calls.

Scheduling Requirements:

• 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Alternating Weekends and Holidays
• Part Time

Essential Functions:

• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development through on-going participation in educational programs on-site and offsite, including clinically overseeing interns in the program.
• Maintains established departmental/hospital policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Meets assigned productivity requirements.
• Completes charge tickets as assigned, meeting program policy for timeliness.
• Provides data on services to supervision on time as required.
• Where assigned, uses computer to enter data, schedule appointments, and coordinate care.

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