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Psychiatric Emergency Screener at Acendahealth

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Psychiatric Emergency Screener

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Acendahealth · Glassboro 42 Delsea Drive South - Building A, NJ

Full-timeOn-site2d ago

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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

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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 $26.52
Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.
Shifts available: Day, Evening 3p-11p, and Overnight 11p-7p
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

Health insurance401(k)

Additional Information

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Emergency Screener Job Title: Emergency Screener 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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