Crisis Professional Req #: 0000157920
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination primarily for children, adolescents and their families, within the context of the Children s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system. Will also secondarily cover assessment and screening of adults, as indicated. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

MA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field. Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. State Drivers License. BLS required within three (3) months of hire. Must be able to work in stressful situations. Individuals hired be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and must obtain their permanent number with one (1) year

Preferred:

Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting strongly preferred. Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment strongly preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

4:00 pm 12:00 amAlternating Weekends and HolidaysFull Time

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$ 28.80 minimum to $ 36.27 maximum Hourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer