Mental Health Clinician, Per Diem-, Somerset NJ

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.

• Provide clinical assessment and crisis intervention services as part of CCIS.
• Coordinate crisis service planning and dispositions for children, adolescents and families.
• Collaborate with the Screening psychiatrist, Unit supervision, and other health care team members to communicate clinical information and treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough ongoing assessments in accordance with departmental guidelines in a timely manner.
• Deliver patient care in a timely and professional manner and maintain professional behavior per hospital policy.
• Describe the screening process and update patient/family progress; document attempts to obtain insurance pre-certification and collaborate on discharge planning.
• Gather relevant collateral information and coordinate with provider agencies to ensure continuity of care across systems as needed.
• Document clearly regarding discharge planning, teaching, and follow-up referrals, and ensure thorough completion of off-site screening evaluations as required.
• Monitor the effects of interventions and update the care plan per hospital policy; maintain accurate records and reports prior to end of shift.
• Prioritize Child Outreach services (schools, homes, residential facilities) and provide crisis-related hotline information/referrals in line with Screening guidelines.
• Document determination of the most appropriate services/disposition considering least restrictive alternatives; describe patient’s mental illness and dangerousness as required by Screening Law and DMHS training.
• Collaborate with provider agencies to coordinate care across systems as needed.

• 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

• BLS Certification from AHA

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

• Answer phones in a professional and timely manner (hotline, business line)
• Communicate clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist and Unit supervision
• Communicate with other health care team members to discuss patient's treatment plan and disposition
• Conduct thorough ongoing assessments per departmental guidelines
• Provide patient care in a timely and professional manner
• Adhere to professional behavior per hospital policies
• Describe screening process and updates to patient/family
• Document attempts to obtain insurance pre-certification and coordinate discharge planning
• Collaborate with patient and family in care planning and discharge
• Gather collateral information as needed and ensure documentation reflects discharge planning
• Ensure documentation reflects outreach and community coordination based on Screening guidelines
• Assess intervention outcomes and update the plan of care
• Maintain accurate records and reports prior to end of shift
• Prioritize outreach services to schools, homes and facilities with appropriate follow-up referrals
• Provide hotline information/referrals consistent with Screening guidelines
• Document appropriate service/disposition decisions per Screening Law
• Collaborate with external agencies to coordinate care across systems

• Provide educational services to provider agencies including schools and community providers as requested
• Represent CFCC position at county Childrens Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Childrens Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC)

Location:

110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Pay Range: $34.37 per hour

Status:
Per Diem | Shift: Day | Department:
Emergency Screening | Facility: RWJ Somerset

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.