What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screener - Alternative Response to Reduce Instance of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) position at Care Plus NJ, Inc.?
Organizational Overview:
CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Job Summary:
The ARRIVE Together Program within the Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program "262-HELP", a program of Care Plus NJ, is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Mental Health Screener. This Screener would be hired specifically to work within one or more Bergen County Police Departments as a part of the statewide ARRIVE initiative. Upon successful completion of Screener training alongside the 262-HELP team, this Screener would be embedded within our law enforcement partner(s). If you are interested in gaining training and supervision in assisting individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, working within a multidisciplinary team, and working closely with law enforcement, consider this exciting job opportunity. 262-HELP is a 24/7 program operated out of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center with the purpose of providing on-site and off-site, emergency mental health services in Bergen County.
The schedule is Monday through Friday approximately between the hours of 9am-5pm-flexibility may be required based on program needs.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct mental health evaluations and risk assessments for adults and youth to determine the appropriate clinical intervention under the NJ Screening Law
- Answering 24-hour crisis hotline and telephonic triage-during training and whenever office based
- Follow up with individuals at risk via telephone, in-person, or virtually
- Develop working relationships with Bergen County Emergency First Responders.
- Supportive crisis intervention counseling, consultation, and referrals to community resources.
- Providing psycho-education and advocacy.
- Completing all legal and program documentation within agency/department guidelines.
- Successful completion of Screener Certification Basic Training.
What We Need to See:
To succeed in this position the candidate must embrace learning in a fast- paced environment by integrating regular feedback during a comprehensive training period and ongoing in supervision. In addition, the candidate must possess:
- Master's Degree in a mental health related field plus 1- year full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree OR
- Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field plus 3- years full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree, 1 year of which must be in a crisis setting OR
- Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field and enrolled in a Master's program plus 2 years full-time employment in a mental health setting, 1 year of which must be in a crisis setting
- Valid driver's license and insurable under Agency's automobile insurance policy
- Possess excellent computer skills
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
- 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
About Care Plus New Jersey:
CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
