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Mental Health Screener, Emergency Screening

RWJBarnabas Health
Elizabeth, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
Req #: 0000235884

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Emergency Screening

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 per hour

Location:

655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: New Point Campus

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000235884

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 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

The Mental Health Screener provides crisis assessments for children and adults across the developmental lifespan in the Union County screening center, community and affiliated emergency rooms.

The Mental Health Screener develops safety plans, discharge plans, facilitates admissions via the RWJ Access Center and coordinates with an interdisciplinary team, families, community supporters, and local and state mental health partners. This role uses evidence-based practice and assessment tools to support a plan, including the least restrictive setting, as well as complete screening documents for adults 18 and over when involuntary admission is being recommended.

After training and completion of the state's required classes and test, this role would be eligible to participate in alternate response teams, including ARRIVE together mobile outreach.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master's Degree Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health, or Master's Degree in Mental Health discipline
    • One year post-master's acute care experience in a psychiatric setting
Or

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology
    • Three years of acute care full-time post-bachelor experience, one year of which is in a crisis setting
  • Clean driver's license as determined by the employer, and validated by the state MVA in which the employee resides
Certifications And Licenses Required

  • Certified, or certification eligible as a Screener by the State of New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Hospitals
    • Must be approved by DMHAS for a temporary license prior to hire
Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift working, 12am-8am
  • Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions

  • Provide ER, hospital-based and community-based crisis assessment for children and adults
  • Determine appropriate levels of care based on NJ screening laws and make referrals to ensure safe discharge planning
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop admission, safety and discharge plans
  • Coordinate with community providers and outside agencies
  • Provide mobile crisis outreach for adults over 18 in Union County
  • Answer the 24-hour crisis hotline line

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

Salary : $29 - $36

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