Mental Health Screener

Job Overview

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Emergency Screening

Req#:

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $39.38 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.

The Mental Health Screener provides care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Screening Law and other regulatory standards. Duties include ensuring safety, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members, assisting the Patient Care Manager, supervising and directing task delegation to appropriate support personnel, and reporting safety issues as part of a High Reliability Organization to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety.

Required:

• MA/MS degree in psych or behavioral health related field, plus three years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in crisis setting.
• Must possess the ability to work in stressful situations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. Driver's License.

Preferred:

• It is preferred that individuals hired be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and must obtain their permanent number within one (1) year.

• 12:00 am - 8:00 am
• Including some Holidays and two weekend shifts per month
• Per Diem

• Answers phones, including hotline and business line, in a professional and timely manner
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team (internal and external)
• Communicates with the Screening RN in Charge of Shift regarding the patient's treatment plan and disposition
• Performs thorough ongoing assessments according to departmental guidelines
• Provides patient care in a timely manner
• Demonstrates professional behavior according to hospital codes in the Conduct for Patients/Customers
• Describes screening process and updates progress of evaluation/interventions to patient/family
• Documents Presenting Illness with rationale for why the patient is here today
• Documents attempts to obtain insurance pre-certification
• Documents collaboration with patient and/or family in care planning and discharge
• Documents gathering of relevant collateral information
• Documents understanding of voluntary admission
• Documents that discharge planning information has been provided
• Documents thorough completion of off-site Screening evaluation requests
• Documents thorough completion of Community Outreach requests
• Documents outreach outcomes based on Screening Law
• Evaluates effects of interventions and updates the plan of care
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports in a timely manner (prior to end of shift)
• Provides hotline information/referral/interventions per Screening guidelines
• Determines most appropriate services/disposition per patient needs
• Includes clear description of dangerousness and mental illness per Screening Law and guidelines

• 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

Pay Range: $39.38 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated per hour 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer