Mental Health Screener

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000246443

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $29.39 - $36.09 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Screener responds to the emotional needs of those requesting assistance through screening, assessment, crisis intervention, referral and outreach.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field required 
  • With 3 years of full-time work experience in a mental health setting

OR

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field required
  • With 1 year of experience in a mental health setting

Preferred:

• Experience within Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified New Jersey Mental Health Screener or immediately eligible with six months of hire required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time, Night Shift (36 hours per week)

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates voluntary/involuntary hospitalization of clients in accordance with the Emergency Services policies and procedures
• Fully documents all client contacts and submits in a timely manner
• Provides and completes all documentation records and forms as stipulated in the Emergency Services Department policies and procedures
• Provides crisis intervention, information, and referral services on the telephone, in the Emergency Room and throughout the community
• Brings all unusual situation, incidents or difficulties encountered to the provision of emergency services to the attention of the Director or his/her designate
• Performs all other duties as assigned