Mental Health Screener I - Full-time
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 mental health experience, one of which includes a crisis setting.
- Eligible to enroll in NJ Basic Screening course at the time of hire.
- Must take a NJ Mental Health Screener Exam within 1 year of hire or transfer.
- NJ MHS certification required within 18 months of date of hire or transfer.
- 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 the implementation of mental health crisis intervention.
- Stabilizing client behavior to the appropriate functional level demonstrated prior to crisis.
- Providing mental health evaluation and/or assessment data to determine the correct agency or inpatient facility to refer clients.
- Providing appropriate outreach services, inclusive of outreach for barricaded individuals in the community in collaboration with local law enforcement and the Prosecutor's Office.
- Assisting in developing and conducting various internal and community based training and education.
- Delivering care in a prompt and professional manner, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
- Working as part of the care team to meet customer needs and support departmental objectives.
- Providing quality customer service.
- Participating in performance improvements efforts.
- Assuming responsibility for professional growth and development.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
