Mental Health Screener – Per Diem – Union, NJ

Job Title: Mental Health Screener

Location: Union (UNC)

Department Name: Psychology

Req #: 0000207522

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $33.26 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:

Screens referrals for Psychological and Psychiatric services for all Childrens Specialized Hospital locations. Interviews referral sources, answers questions, and obtains information to assist in determining need for services and what type of services are needed. Forwards information to staff who schedule Psychology and Psychiatry. Assists in families obtaining outside resources if pertinent.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field, such as social work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, customer service, and organizational skills
• Familiarity and comfort with electronic medical records and MS Office suite

Preferred:

• Familiarity and knowledge of childhood diagnoses, DSM 5, and psychological testing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of community resources

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a hospital setting committed to providing total quality management of its patient population
• Ability to relate therapeutically with families, display cultural sensitivity, and strong sense of empathy
• Performs other duties as assigned by Psychology Supervisor
• Screens referrals for mental health service, determining severity and what types of services are needed
• Assists with making referrals to community mental health programs and acute psychiatric services, as needed
• Initiates scheduling process to schedule psychology and psychiatry services
• Formulates and manages group therapy scheduling process

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

• Retirement Plans
• 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.