PRN Emergency Screener

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 As an Emergency Screener, I conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations to determine the need for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization and immediate crisis intervention. I work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, stabilize, and refer clients to appropriate inpatient or community-based services. Additionally, I collaborate with staff to ensure effective communication, problem-solving, and timely coordination of care in high-pressure environments. 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. Key Responsibilities: Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments to determine the need for hospitalization, either voluntary or involuntary. Evaluate/stabilize clients as part of a multidisciplinary team Assess need for psychiatric inpatient hospitalization and crisis/emergency care/treatment. Refers to appropriate services both inside and outside of Behavioral Health Unit/ER. Works collaboratively with all staff to effectively communicate and problem solve. Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently. Requirements: 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 NJ Screener Certification required or ability to qualify for screener certification Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record Preferred: 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; Additional Information: Starting Compensation: $25.62 per hour Additional $5,000/ annually for the overnight shift Sign on bonus: $1000 Ability to earn yearly bonuses Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50/hourly Now hiring for evening and overnight shifts. What we provide: An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency Mission-driven core 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Department/Program Psych Emergency Rehab Srvcs - Cape May (PERSCM) A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.