Mental Health Clinician - Child Specialists PESS (Full-Time Day), Long Branch, NJ

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Clinician provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families residing in Monmouth County, within the context of the Children s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field
• Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting
• Valid NJ Driver's license
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Prioritizes Child Outreach services (schools, homes, residential treatment facilities) to include follow-up referrals from crisis units
• Represent CFCC position at county Childrens Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Childrens Interagenc Coordinating Council (CIACC) on a monthly basis as determined by committee chairpersons
• Provides hotline information/referral/interventions that conform to screening guidelines
• Evaluates the effects of interventions throughout the patients' stay and updates the plan of care as per hospital policy
• Onsite monitoring of patients to include Q15 and 1:1 observation status
• Collaborate with provider agencies to coordinate care across systems as needed. Attend yearly Monmouth County DBH site review
• Performs other duties as requested

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.