Certified Screener

Job Title: Certified Screener

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: PESS - ARRIVE Together Prog

Req #: 0000254046

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $30.00 - $36.82 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 Arrive Together Certified Screener participates in the Co-Responder Program (law enforcement officer and screener respond together to emergency service calls and/or follow up visits that relate to behavioral health crisis) otherwise known as “Arrive Together” program within the scope of practice defined by the Screening Law and other regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MSW/MA degree in related field, or BA/BS plus three years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in crisis setting
• OR enrolled in a Master’s program with two years of prior experience in a psychiatric setting, one of which is in a crisis setting

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time 37.5 hours
• Evening Shift

Essential Functions:

• Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge by communicating with and utilizing resource persons/programs available
• The Arrive Together Certified Screener will individualize the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs
• Works with law enforcement in identified municipalities and other community agencies, to achieve best service possible to patients
• Responsible for supervising and assisting inpatient care issues as well as follow up on assigned tasks and for consistently setting and evaluating priorities
• Provides mobile outreach with law enforcement
• Rides as a passenger in a police car through the identified municipalities
• Also provide mobile response on foot patrol at Newark Penn Station and downtown Newark locations
• Shift coverage needed for day and evening hours in the community up until 11pm

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer