"Screening Clinician Per Diem"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Screening Clinician for the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

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. Demonstrates 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.

Key Duties

• 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.
• Involves person, family, significant other in developing a plan for disposition. Explains referral/disposition to person served in a clear and supportive fashion.
• Serves as a certified screener to children (0 years – 17 years) and adults(18 years and over).
• Collaborates with medical staff to make the best assessment, provides highest quality care and develops an appropriate screening outcome in accordance with professionally accepted standards.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of eligibility and admission criteria for units, programs, and contracts served by the department.
• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of persons served and preserves their human dignity.

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.

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.

Salary: 46.00