What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mental Health Clinician, Child Specialists PESS position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families residing in Monmouth County, within the context of the Children s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system. This role is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc. This role also provides direct education to the community via in-person and virtual presentations and represents at county meetings.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MA/MS Degree in social work, psychology or counseling
- 2 years prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in the mental health setting
- Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment
- Public speaking
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- BLS through the American Heart Association
- Possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver's License
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full-Time
- Evening Shift
- 40 hours per week
Essential Functions:
- Performs clinical assessment
- Provides crisis intervention
- Evaluates for hospitalization
- Crisis service coordination for children, adolescents and their families in Monmouth County within the context of the Children's Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system
- Provides educational services to provider agencies to include schools, community providers, county/state DMHAS representatives, and others as requested
- Prepares statistical reporting related to grant management requirements
- Represents CFCC position at county Childrens Systems Review Committee (CSRC) and Childrens Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) on a monthly basis as determined by committee chairpersons
- Collaborates with provider agencies to coordinate care across systems as needed
- Attends yearly Monmouth County DBH site review
- Performs other duties as required by the department
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
