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$34.43 - $34.43 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 Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure Certification eligible as a screener by the Stated of New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Hospitals, BA in mental health disciplines with 3 years fulltime post bachelors experience, 1 of which is in a crisis setting required, 3 years experience in a mental health setting, one of which must be in a crisis setting, Job Specific Requirements Provides consultation to community agencies and hospitals regarding management of emergency psychiatric patients according to guidelines of stated screening law for adults and within the CCIS context for children, Maintains DMHS certification as screener according to established standards, Assigns cases/picks up cases at start of shift, Screens adults and children experiencing psychiatric emergencies for appropriate level of care utilizing the least restrictive alternative whenever possible at PES/NPC or WSC, Observes and reports patient response to interventions/treatments in a progress note at least once per shift, Assesses patients for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization, Accurately completes 7 day form or 14 y/o request and other necessary documents for child admission within established time frames, Accepts referrals/transfers from other hospital emergency rooms and follows appropriate procedures for direct admits within established time frames, Answers phone within 3 rings in a clear and friendly manner, identifies self and exhibits good customer care, Answers 24 hour 'Hotline' crisis phone immediately and provides emergency response as indicated, Assists mobile screener with gathering patient information and prioritizing mobile outreaches based on acuity, Screens adults in the community as appropriate and follows mobile outreach procedures consistently (contacting police, Atlantic Ambulance, consulting psychiatrist, and filling out transport orders), Screens patients in affiliated ERs when requested including Overlook, Robert Wood Johnson, and JFK Satellite ER (formerly Muhlenberg), Screens patients on medical units and/or voluntary psychiatric units for commitment and at WSC for DSRIP also, Completes logs consistently and accurately, Contacts collateral sources for pertinent patient information before making a disposition, Completes EPIC documentation: Assessment, Suicide Risk Assessment, Clinical Notes, Internal Handoff, USTF Financial eligibility, Discharge form if applicable, Obtains pre-certification from insurance companies that require it for admitted patients, Updates patient board and is always aware of status of patients in PES, in WSC, served by mobile, and pending admission from other facilities, Endorses patient and reviews chart upon receipt Distributes satisfaction surveys to patients/families via IPAD/survey monkey, Assists in a Code Grey/restraint procedure, Perform all other duties as assigned, Consults with psychiatrists, medical staff, and other emergency room staff to formulate patient dispositions (WSC as well as NPC)
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