Mental Health Screener

• Cape May County
• $2000 Sign-on Bonus at Acenda Health Mental Health Screener
• Cape May County
• $2000 Sign-on Bonus at Acenda Health in Cape May Court House, New Jersey Posted in 16 minutes ago.

$27.23 per hour If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Emergency Screener Job Title:

Mental Health Screener

• Cape May $2,000 Sign-on Bonus!

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 Mental Health Screener conducts comprehensive mental health evaluations to determine the need for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization and immediate crisis intervention. The position functions as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, stabilize, and refer clients to appropriate inpatient or community-based services. Additionally, the mental health screener collaborates 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:

$27.23 per hour Additional $5,000/ annually for the overnight shift Sign on bonus: $2000 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 Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp Generous time-off Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Year-end bonuses 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

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