Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician RWJBarnabas Health vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement United States, Jersey, Lakewood May 13, 2026 Mental Health Clinician Req #: 0000246441

Category:

Behavioral and Mental Health Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Facility:

Monmouth Medical Center•

Southern Campus Department:

Emergency Screening Pay Range:

$29.39•$36.09 per hour

Location:

600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Title:

Mental Health Clinician Location:

MMC Southern Campus Department Name:

Emergency Screening Req #: 0000246441

Status:

Hourly Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$29.39•$36.09 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in 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 Mental Health Clinician provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, outreach and service delivery coordination for children and adolescents within the context of the Children's Crisis Intervention System (CCIS) and as a part of the staff of MMC Southern Campus Psychiatric Screening Services.

The Clinician responds to the emotional needs of those children and adolescents. Also responsible for evaluating Adults as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, nursing or related clinical field Certified Jersey Mental Health Screener or immediate certification with six months of hire required

Preferred:

2 years experience in a mental health setting, preferably in crisis intervention/emergency services

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-Time, Day Shift (36 hours per week) Four 9.5 hour shifts 10a-730pm, every other weekend and holiday requirements

Essential Functions:

Acts as a liaison between county screening agencies Acts as a liaison to the county designated case management agency Attends staff meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as indicated in the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services policies and procedures Brings all unusual situations, incidents or difficulties encountered to the provision of emergency services to the attention of the Director of Emergency Services or his/her designate Monitors and issues collection of appropriate data relevant to the functioning of the child mental health system Provides consultation to various community agencies within the county on relevant child mental health issues Performs all other duties as assigned

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. 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! 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 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 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 Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer