Emergency Mental Health Psychiatric Screener - Mental Health-Mobile Outreach

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 advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$29.86 - $39.03

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 assistment 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

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Reaching forward, Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects , Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities

Continuous physical demands include: Taste or Smell, Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.