Emrg MH Psych Screener (M) - Mental Health Full-Time - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range : $27.59 - $40.09

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Position Overview

Provides Mental Health Screener functions and performs psychosocial assessments including collections of historical data, mental status assessments, and suicide risk assessments.

• Consults and collaborates with medical center staff to coordinate interdepartmental patient services. Develops comprehensive and realistic treatment plans based on patient's needs.
• Provides short term follow-up to ensure linkage and stabilization. Provides advocacy and support to patients to secure treatment and services.
• Engages families, treatment providers, and other parties active in the well-being of the patient whenever possible. Provides technical support, assistance, and education to patients, families, and other patient service providers.
• Assumes the duties of charge person when required.
• Assumes the duties of mobile outreach on-call when required.
• Documents all telephone triage information; clinical assessment data; changes in mental status; and all communications related to patient referrals, transfers, and admissions in the patient record.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor's degree.

Experience : Bachelor's degree and three years mental health experience, one of which must be in inpatient setting, Screening center or emergency service. OR Master's degree in a related field and one year mental health experience.

Other Credentials : AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Drivers License

Knowledge and Skills :

Special Training : Permanent NJ State Mental Health Screening Certification obtained within one year of hire.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities :

This position is eligible for the following benefits :

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and / or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.