Crisis Interventional Screener, Psychiatry, Per Diem, Night shift

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide on-call crisis intervention services to patients in the Emergency Department, which includes screening, crisis intervention counseling, discharge planning, and pre-certification for admissions. Also, to function as a member of the professional healthcare delivery team as needed.

Requirements

Masters degree in social work from an accredited program with at least 1 year of psychiatric crisis experience OR Masters degree in education, psychology, or related field with certification as a Crisis Intervention Screener or at least 2 years of psychiatry.
Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.
Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.).
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

Utilization management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide on-call crisis intervention services to patients in the Emergency Department.
Screen patients in the Emergency Department.
Provide crisis intervention counseling.
Perform discharge planning.
Perform pre-certification for admissions.
Function as a member of the professional healthcare delivery team as needed.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription
Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (varies)
Wellness Time Off
Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities