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Nursing, CNA, and Medical Assistant Jobs | RWJBarnabas Health

Crisis Worker - Hamilton, NJ

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$38,318 / year median in New Jersey

+34% projected growth

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Job Description

Crisis Worker•Hamilton, NJ Req #: 0000240700
Category:
Behavioral and Mental Health Status:
Per Diem Shift:
Evening Facility:
RWJ Hamilton Department:
Emergency Screening Pay Range:
$33.26•$34.37 per hour
Location:
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Title:
Crisis Worker Location:
RWJUH Hamilton Hospital Department Name:
Emergency Screening Req #: 0000240700
Status:
Hourly Shift:
Evening Pay Range:
$33.26•$34.37 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 :
Primary responsibilities are to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and make level of care determinations for patients who present to the emergency room in a mental health/behavioral health crisis.
Qualifications :
Required :
BSW with Screening experience can be considered PhD or MA in Mental Health, MSW, or RN with psychiatric experience required
Preferred :
Experience in crisis intervention/emergency services
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ Screening Certification (if you have a Bachelor's degree only)
Scheduling Requirements :
Evening shift Per diem Overnights, weekends, and holidays required Position requires both on-site and on-call shifts Other Things to
Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Internal Apply External Apply