Mental Health Clinician, Per Diem-Evening, Somerset NJ

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000228232

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $34.37 - $34.37 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.

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 Childrens Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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 required
• Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment required
• Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Drivers License

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Answers phones, i,e (hotline, business line, in a professional and timely manner)
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clinical information effectively with the Screening psychiatrist and Unit supervision
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team (internal and external) to include RN in Charge as pertains to the patients treatment plan and disposition
• Demonstrates ability to conduct a thorough ongoing assessment according to departmental guidelines in a timely manner
• 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 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
• Gathering relevant collateral information
• Documentation indicates gathering of relevant collateral information
• Documentation indicates that patient/family were provided with information based on Discharge Plan/Teaching Checklist
• Documentation indicates thorough completion of request for off-site Screening Evaluation and 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)
• Prioritizes Child Outreach services (schools, homes, residential treatment facilities) to include follow-up referrals from crisis units
• 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 DMHS Screener Certification training
• Screening Document reflects clear description of patient s mental illness as per Screening Law and guidelines from DMHS Certification training
• Collaborate 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
• Represent CFCC position at county Childrens Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Childrens Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) on a monthly basis as determined by committee chairpersons

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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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