Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Provides Mental Health Screener functions and performs psychosocial assessments including collections of historical data, mental status assessments, and suicide risk assessments.

Consults and collaborates with medical center staff to coordinate interdepartmental patient services. Develops comprehensive and realistic treatment plans based on patient's needs.Provides short term follow-up to ensure linkage and stabilization. Provides advocacy and support to patients to secure treatment and services.Engages families, treatment providers, and other parties active in the well-being of the patient whenever possible. Provides technical support, assistance, and education to patients, families, and other patient service providers.Assumes the duties of charge person when required.Assumes the duties of mobile outreach on-call when required.Documents all telephone triage information; clinical assessment data; changes in mental status; and all communications related to patient referrals, transfers, and admissions in the patient record.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:Bachelor's degree.

Experience:Bachelor's degree and three years mental health experience, one of which must be in inpatient setting, Screening center or emergency service. OR Master's degree in a related field and one year mental health experience.

Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Drivers License

Knowledge and Skills:

Special Training:Permanent NJ State Mental Health Screening Certification obtained within one year of hire.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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