Mental Health WorkerReq #:0000139002

　　Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Evening

　　Facility:Jersey City Medical Center

　　Department:DMHAD Peer Support Grant

　　Location:

　　Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

　　You are in demand everywhere...but it pays to come here!

　　If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match at Jersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member of RWJBarnabas Health, has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.

　　As our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization

　　Among our many accolades, we have been designated8 timesthe only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awardedMagnet Recognitionfor superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

　　DESCRIPTION:

　　Delivers direct services such as crisis intervention, case management, counseling, adjunctive therapies, and screening. When necessary and applicable to program guidelines, serves as a mental health consultant and performs off-site activities. Services are delivered in consideration of age appropriate/developmental needs.

　　ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Conducts history and initial data gathering from patient, family members, significant others, and other agency personnel

　　Manages client/family contact via telephone including: initial contact, hotline, screening, and follow up

　　In consultation with the treatment team, contributes to the psychosocial assessments

　　In consultation with the treatment team, contributes to the initial treatment plans

　　In consultation with the treatment team, contributes to the comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans

　　Provides the following services per program s policies and procedures: case management, counseling, adjunctive therapies, psycho educational groups, screening, and parent education

　　Prepares discharge plans in consultation with Coordinator/Program Director

　　Implements discharge plan and follow up in consultation with Coordinator/Program Director

　　Responsible for documentation in the patients MR per program s policies and procedures

　　Escorts patients to and from appointments, scheduled activities off site and program field trips per treatment plans.

　　Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with clients

　　Participates in all crisis intervention, crisis management action per program s policies and procedures

　　Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, case presentations, Grand Rounds, off site and onsite training as assigned

　　Follows established departmental/hospital policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards

　　Meeting productivity assignments

　　Meets customer satisfaction goals

　　If job assignment is Residential Services/Supportive Housing, assists in preparation of clients weekly medication boxes and supervises clients in self-administration of medication as per departmental policy.

　　REQUIREMENTS:

　　Bachelor degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field,

　　Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience POST bachelor degree working full time in the behavioral health field,

　　Candidate must have a valid driver license and ability to drive agency vehicles during outreach calls Some job responsibilities may include: assessment of consumers in the community, follow up and linkages to community services after discharge

　　We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

　　S - Speak up for Safety

　　A - Accurately communicate

　　F - Focus on the task

　　E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

　　T - Thoughtfully interact

　　Y - You and Me Together

　　$21.59 to $26.53 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.

　　Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer