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ARRIVE Together Screener

Care Plus NJ · Paramus, NJ · 3 wk ago
OTHR$26.92–$29.94/hrFull-time

Job Summary

As a motivated Mental Health Screener in our ARRIVE Together Department, you will work closely with the Bergen County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program "262-HELP". This Screener would be hired specifically to work within one or more Bergen County Police Departments as part of the statewide ARRIVE initiative. Upon successful completion of Screener training alongside the 262-HELP team, this Screener would be embedded in the community with our law enforcement partner(s).

What We Offer

  • Health and Dental Coverage
  • Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
  • Union Benefits
  • Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
  • Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
  • 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount and Rewards Program

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
  • Provide psycho-education and advocacy
  • Complete all legal and program documentation within agency/department guidelines
  • Successful completion of Screener Certification Basic Training

What We Are Looking For

  • 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 supervision.
  • In addition, the candidate must possess:
    • A Master's Degree in a mental health related field plus 1- year full-time employment in a mental health setting post degree OR
    • A 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
    • A 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
  • A Valid driver's license and insurable under Agency's automobile insurance policy
  • Possess excellent computer skills

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

  • Valid driver's license and insurable under Agency's automobile insurance policy
  • Possess excellent computer skills

Benefits

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Schedule

M-F 9am-5pm

Pay

Hourly: $26.92-29.94 (dependent on shift)

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