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Job Title: Psychiatric Emergency Screener

2 Positions Available in

• Cape May
  
  

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Program Overview:

The ARRIVE Program provides competent clinical assessment and crisis response to any Gloucester County or Cape May resident or visitor who experiences a psychiatric emergency. The program utilizes a biopsychosocial model of assessment, which recognizes the dignity of the individual and focuses on the most appropriate clinical outcome in the least restrictive setting. The ARRIVE Program is county-wide and will cover all townships within Gloucester County. The ARRIVE Program in Cape May covers multiple municipalities.

Position Summary:

The Emergency Screener responds to all referrals from police providing de-escalation and community-based planning as able. If unable to safely remain in the community, screener conducts mental health evaluations and assessments to determine the need for hospitalization, either voluntary or involuntary.

The position requires on call availability for nights/weekends for crisis need and SWAT responses (Gloucester County Only).

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responds to police-initiated outreach for mental and behavioral health calls involving law enforcement. Response time is rapid and meets state guidelines for ARRIVE emergency situations
• Follows a close in time and follow up mProvides de-escalation techniques to individuals and supports law enforcement in crisis response. Performs follow ups as needed.odel of response.
• Completes all required documentation and screening assessments, data tracking, and any additional job requirements.
• Responds to barricaded (crisis) negotiation and/or SWAT team calls during or after hours (Gloucester County Only).
• Maintains crisis training, supports education to law enforcement and community, works alongside screening team, and provides resources and linkages to individuals served for community discharges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in the mental-health-related field from an accredited institution, plus one year of postmaster's, full-time equivalent, professional experience in a psychiatric setting; or
• Bachelor's degree in the mental-health-related field from an accredited institution, plus three years post-bachelors, full-time equivalent, professional experience in the mental health field, one of which is in a crisis setting;
• Bachelor's degree in the mental-health-related field, one of which is in a crisis setting and currently enrolled in a master's program.
• A Screener Certification is required
• Current or ability to work towards certification for Crisis Negotiation.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

Disclaimer:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. The workforce member is expected to adhere to all policies of Acenda.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field with clinical training.
• A Screener Certification

Additional Information:

• Sign-On Bonus: $1000
• Base Pay: Starting hourly rate of $27.23
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

We provide:

• Mission-driven core
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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