Emergency Screener - Acenda : Job Details

Locations: US NJ Glassboro 42 Delsea Drive South - Building ATime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID: JR100334If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Emergency Screener.Acenda Integrated Health is recruiting for an Emergency Screener to support the Alternative Response to Reduce Instances of Violence & Escalation Program in Gloucester, New Jersey.As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as an Emergency Screener. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family, and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.Overview: The Emergency Screener provides emergency/mental health assessments to patients in need of crisis stabilization. The Emergency Screener also screens patients in crisis for psychiatric hospitalization - both voluntary and involuntary and provides crisis stabilization services to patients in psychiatric crisis.Key Responsibilities:Provides appropriate referral and linkage when indicated.Develops and implements alternative treatment plans.Consults with psychiatrist and E.R. doctor regarding client disposition.Provides assessment of drug and alcohol involvement when clinically indicated and provides disposition planning for D/A involved patients.Completes Authorization for Police Transport form (when appropriate), Screening Document, and appropriate clinical instruments.Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem solve.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; orBachelor'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.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.We provide:Mission-driven coreHealth, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family401(k) with up to a 5% employer matchGenerous time-offFlexible Spending AccountsYear-end performance bonusesAcenda'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.Acenda's support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community.Are you ready to join Team Acenda?Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: CC10180 ARRIVE Gloucester#J-18808-Ljbffr