Mental Health Screener Job at Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ

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  • Jersey City Medical Center
  • Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

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. Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge by communicating with and utilizing resource persons/programs available. The Mental Health Screener individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs. Works in harmony with other staff members of interdisciplinary team, assisting the Patient Care Manager and others as needed, to achieve best service possible to patients. Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate support personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities. As a key member of a High Reliability Organization, remain responsible for reporting identified clinical and non-clinical safety issues and stopping the line as necessary to ensure the safety of the patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications:

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 with one (1) year.

Scheduling Requirements:

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

Essential Functions:

  • Answers phones, i.e., hotline, business line, in a professional and timely manner
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team (internal and external)
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with the Screening RN in Charge of Shift as pertains to the patient s treatment plan and disposition
  • Demonstrates ability to conduct a thorough ongoing assessment according to departmental guidelines
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively provide 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
  • Documentation in Presenting Illness indicates concept of Why patient is here today
  • Documentation indicates attempts made to provide clinical information and obtain insurance pre-certification
  • Documentation indicates collaboration with patient and/or family in the development of patient care planning and discharge
  • Documentation indicates gathering of relevant collateral information
  • Documentation indicates that patient understands the concept of voluntary admission
  • Documentation indicates that patient/family were provided with information based on Discharge Plan
  • Documentation indicates thorough completion of request for off-site Screening evaluation
  • Documentation indicates thorough completion of requests to do Community Outreach
  • Documentation reflects clinical decision of Outreach outcome based on criteria as per Screening Law
  • Evaluates effects of interventions throughout the patients 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)
  • Provides hotline information/referral/interventions that conforms to Screening guidelines
  • Screening Assessment indicates determination of most appropriate services/ disposition according to patient s clinical needs (consideration of least restrictive alternatives)
  • Screening Document contains clear description of dangerousness due to mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHAS Screener Certification training
  • Screening Document reflects clear description of patient s mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHAS Certification training.

Benefits and Perks:

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!

Pay Range:

$ 33.12 Hourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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.



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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