PRN Emergency Screener

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Join #TeamAcenda as an Emergency Screener to support the Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services in Cape May, New Jersey.

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Program Overview: Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services is a 24/7 crisis intervention service that offers face-to-face crisis and emergency intervention to individuals who are suicidal, homicidal, or acutely psychotic.

Position Summary:

• The Psychiatric Emergency Screener (PES) conducts mental health evaluations and assessments to determine the need for hospitalization, either voluntary or involuntary.
• Works collaboratively with all staff to effectively communicate and problem solve.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
• Must regularly be able to see, speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Requirements:

• 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;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Preferred:

• 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;

Additional Information:

• Base Pay: Starting hourly rate of $25.75
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

We Provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• Generous time-off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Year-end performance bonuses

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. 

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: https://acendahealth.org/

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