What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Screener position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Certified Screener
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Req#: 0000165554
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evenings
Department name: Emergency Screening
Job Overview:
The Psychiatric Certified Screener provides care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Screening Law and other regulatory standards, Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of their level of knowledge and experience, and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge by communicating with and utilizing resource persons/programs available. The Psychiatric Screener individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MSW/MA degree in a related field, or BA/BS plus three years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in a crisis setting or enrolled in a Master's program with two years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in a crisis setting.
- Must have the ability to work in stressful situations
- MUST HAVE THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH SETTING POST-BA/BS DEGREE OR 1 YEAR POST MASTERS DEGREE,
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
- Evenings
- Per Diem
Essential Functions:
- Works in harmony with other staff members of an interdisciplinary team, assisting the Patient Care Manager and others as needed, to achieve the best service possible to patients.
- Responsible for supervising and assisting with patient care issues.
- Following up on assigned tasks and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities, it is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, i, e, damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas. Medical errors, etc.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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.
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