Screening Clinician Per Diem

Posting Summary

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Screening Clinician in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the Screening Clinician position is to perform psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments as well as other mental health services.

Demonstrate competence in providing generic crisis assessment of individuals of all ages (birth through 65+ years) and in determining the need for any additional professional consultation.

Demonstrates competence in devising an appropriate intervention / disposition plan.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• Provides an in-depth clinical assessment for all persons served.
• Identifies the appropriate level of care disposition from skill based knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria, clinical expertise, and departmental criteria.
• Understands the impact of the person’s age, cognitive functioning and developmental level.
• Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition.
• Explains referral / disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff members and referral sources.

Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week 19 Daily Work Shift Rotating Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 22B Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 31.070 Annual Mid Range Salary 37.160 Annual Maximum Salary 44.

080 Standard Hours 19.00 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution

One (1) year post-master, full time, professional experience in a psychiatric setting.

Certifications / Licenses

• Candidate must be eligible to receive the New Jersey State Certification as a Mental Health Screener within one (1) year of employment.
• Driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

As a designated essential employee, expectations include but are not limited to the ability to work off-hours shifts in the 24 / 7 operation, provide holiday coverage and work alternate weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

New Jersey licensure governing the discipline

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Frequent prolonged sitting.
• Observe converses with patient.
• Frequent talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone.
• Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls.
• Manual dexterity and mobility for charting.
• Drives to offsite work locations.
• Per clinical demand, may have to work long hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Possibility of cuts, bruises, strains.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
• Occasionally exposed through outreach to unstable, unhygienic environments.

Special Conditions