What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Screener position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000198189
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening
Pay Range: $32.14 per hour
Location:
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Mental Health Screener
Location: Community Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening
Req#: 0000198189
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $32.14 - $32.14 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 responds to the emotional needs of those requesting assistance through screening, assessment, crisis intervention, referral and outreach.
Qualifications
Required:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial 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
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening
Pay Range: $32.14 per hour
Location:
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title: Mental Health Screener
Location: Community Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening
Req#: 0000198189
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $32.14 - $32.14 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 responds to the emotional needs of those requesting assistance through screening, assessment, crisis intervention, referral and outreach.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's Degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field
- NJ Screener Certified, or eligible within 1 year of hire
- 2 years experience in a mental health setting, preferably in crisis intervention/emergency services
- Per Diem
- Night Shift
- Facilitates voluntary/involuntary hospitalization of clients in accordance with the Emergency Services policies and procedures
- Fully documents all client contacts and submits in a timely manner
- Provides and completes all documentation records and forms as stipulated in the Emergency Services Department policies and procedures
- Provides crisis intervention, information, and referral services on the telephone, in the Emergency Room and throughout the community
- Brings all unusual situation, incidents or difficulties encountered to the provision of emergency services to the attention of the Director or his/her designate
- Performs all other duties as assigned
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!
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
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