PRN Psychiatric Emergency Screener

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate referral and linkage when indicated.
• Develops and implements alternative treatment plans.
• Consults with psychiatrist and E.R. doctor regarding client disposition.
• Provides assessment of drug and alcohol involvement when clinically indicated and provides disposition planning for D/A involved patients.
• Completes Authorization for Police Transport form (when appropriate), Screening Document and appropriate clinical instruments
• Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem solve

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.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record
• Preferred :
• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field with clinical training.
• Additional Information:
• Base Pay: Starting hourly rate of $25.62
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.
• Shifts available: Overnights 10pm-8am or 11pm-7am
• We provide:
• Mission-driven core
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
• Department/Program
• Psych Emergency Rehab Srvcs - Gloucester (PERSG)

Benefits

Additional Information

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Emergency Screener Job Title: Emergency Screener - Gloucester County About Acenda Integrated Health 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. Job Overview The Emergency Screener provides emergency/mental health assessments to patients in need of crisis stabilization. The Emergency Screener also screens patients in crisis for psychiatric hospitalization - both voluntary and involuntary and provides crisis stabilization services to patients in psychiatric crisis. Program Info Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis intervention service that offers face-to-face crisis and emergency intervention to individuals who are suicidal, homicidal, or acutely psychotic. PES is not able to assist with prescription renewals, evictions, or non-crisis calls.

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