Mental Health Clinician; PT-Evening

Mental Health Clinician (PT-Evening)

Location:

RWJ Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 | Department:
Emergency Screening | Pay: $29.75 – $36.68/hr | Status:
Part‑Time | Shift: Evening

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Mental Health Clinician in Somerville, NJ. This position provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families residing in Somerset County, within the context of the Children’s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system.

Qualifications:

• MA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field
• Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting
• Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment
• Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver’s License

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening Shift, 24 hours/week
• Part‑time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Answers phones (hotline, business line) in a professional and timely manner
• Communicates clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist and unit supervision
• Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team (internal and external) to include RN in Charge as pertains to the patient’s treatment plan and disposition
• Conducts a thorough ongoing assessment according to departmental guidelines in a timely manner
• Provides patient care in a timely manner
• Demonstrates professional behavior according to hospital codes in section Conduct for Patients/Customers in the Employee Handbook
• Describes Screening process and updates progress of evaluation/interventions to patient/family
• Documents attempts made to provide clinical information and obtain insurance pre-certification
• Collaborates with patient and/or family in the development of patient care planning and discharge
• Gathering relevant collateral information and documents it
• Provides information to patient/family based on Discharge Plan/Teaching Checklist
• Completes requests for off‑site Screening Evaluation and Community Outreach thoroughly
• Reflects clinical decision of Outreach outcome based on criteria as per Screening Law
• Evaluates effects of interventions throughout the patient’s stay and updates the plan of care as per hospital policy
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports in a timely manner (prior to end of shift)
• Prioritizes Child Outreach services (schools, homes, residential treatment facilities) to include follow‑up referrals from crisis units
• Provides hotline information/referral/interventions that conform to Screening guidelines
• Screening Assessment determines most appropriate services/disposition according to patient’s clinical needs (consideration of least restrictive alternatives)
• Ensures Screening Document contains a clear description of dangerousness due to mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Screener Certification training
• Ensures Screening Document reflects a clear description of patient’s mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Certification training
• Collaborates with provider agencies to coordinate care across systems as needed

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Provides educational services to provider agencies to include schools, community providers, county/state DMHAS representatives, and others as requested
• Represents CFCC position at county Children’s Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) on a monthly basis as determined by committee chairpersons

Benefits and Perks:

• 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!

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