Mental Health Screener (Full-Time, Day)

Job Summary:

Our Statewide Clinical Outreach Program for the Elderly S-COPE looks to promote the most efficient use of acute care services and long-term psychiatric services for our clients. In collaboration with the facilities we interface with, the goal is to develop expertise in promoting the quality of life, wellness, and dignity of each resident. As an S-COPE clinician, the objective is to equip the staff of the residential facilities with tools to effectively manage behavioral issues in place.

Essential Functions:

The role of the MA Clinician is to provide education to screening centers, psychiatric inpatient units, and long-term care settings on how to access services.

Duties include:

• Face-to-face on-site assessment and phone consultation
• Professional consultation
• Recommendations regarding the level of support
• Treatment and case-specific intervention
• Assessment of older adults to clarify diagnosis and assist with treatment planning

Job Requirements:

• Masters in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology
• On-Call Component to job- Monday-Sunday on a monthly and as needed schedule
• Monday-Friday 4:30PM-8:30PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:30AM-6:30PM

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties.

Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center. Trinitas Regional Medical Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence.

Our friendly, professional staff includes skilled physicians who are the foundation of the care we provide. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts