Psychiatric Emergency Screener - $1000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Acenda Health•Glassboro, NJ

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact. The ARRIVE Program provides competent clinical assessment and crisis response to any Gloucester County or Cape May resident or visitor who experiences a psychiatric emergency. The program utilizes a biopsychosocial model of assessment, which recognizes the dignity of the individual and focuses on the most appropriate clinical outcome in the least restrictive setting. The ARRIVE Program is county-wide and will cover all townships within Gloucester County. The ARRIVE Program in Cape May covers multiple municipalities. The Emergency Screener responds to all referrals from police providing de-escalation and community-based planning as able. If unable to safely remain in the community, screener conducts mental health evaluations and assessments to determine the need for hospitalization, either voluntary or involuntary. The position requires on call availability for nights/weekends for crisis need and SWAT responses (Gloucester County Only). As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Requirements

Master's degree in the mental-health-related field from an accredited institution, plus one year of postmaster's, full-time equivalent, professional experience in a psychiatric setting; or
Bachelor's degree in the mental-health-related field from an accredited institution, plus three years post-bachelors, full-time equivalent, professional experience in the mental health field, one of which is in a crisis setting;
Bachelor's degree in the mental-health-related field, one of which is in a crisis setting and currently enrolled in a master's program.
A Screener Certification is required
Current or ability to work towards certification for Crisis Negotiation.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field with clinical training.
A Screener Certification

Responsibilities

Responds to police-initiated outreach for mental and behavioral health calls involving law enforcement. Response time is rapid and meets state guidelines for ARRIVE emergency situations
Follows a close in time and follow up mProvides de-escalation techniques to individuals and supports law enforcement in crisis response. Performs follow ups as needed.odel of response.
Completes all required documentation and screening assessments, data tracking, and any additional job requirements.
Responds to barricaded (crisis) negotiation and/or SWAT team calls during or after hours (Gloucester County Only).
Maintains crisis training, supports education to law enforcement and community, works alongside screening team, and provides resources and linkages to individuals served for community discharges.
Performs other related duties as assigned.