Mental Health Screener I - Full-time

AtlantiCare•Atlantic City, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Screener is responsible for administering, planning, and coordinating the implementation of mental health crisis intervention to a diverse client population in order to stabilize the client's behavior to the appropriate functional level demonstrated prior to crisis. This position provides mental health evaluation and/or assessment data to determine the correct agency or inpatient facility to refer clients. This position provides appropriate outreach services as required, inclusive of outreach for barricaded individuals in the community in collaboration with local law enforcement and the Prosecutor's Office. The Screener assists in developing and conducting various internal and community based training and education in order to satisfy regulatory requirements. The Mental Health Screener delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Screener works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives. The Screener provides quality customer service, participates in performance improvements efforts and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Three years of mental health experience, including one year in a crisis setting.
Eligible to enroll in NJ Basic Screening course at the time of hire.
Must obtain NJ MHS certification within 18 months of date of hire or transfer.
Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Must obtain CPI within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
Valid NJ Driver's License required.
Must be insurable by AtlantiCare's auto insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

The Use of Psychological Consultants on Hostage (Crisis) Negotiation and SWAT Teams training is preferred education.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Administering, planning, and coordinating mental health crisis intervention.
Providing mental health evaluation and/or assessment data for client referrals.
Providing outreach services, including for barricaded individuals in collaboration with law enforcement and the Prosecutor's Office.
Assisting in developing and conducting internal and community-based training and education.
Delivering care in a prompt and professional manner, maintaining confidentiality and respect.
Working as part of a care team to meet customer needs and support departmental objectives.
Providing quality customer service.
Participating in performance improvement efforts.
Assuming responsibility for professional growth and development.