Job Abstract

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Provides Mental Health Screener functions as required by NJSA 30:4-27.1. Performs psychosocial assessments including collections of historical data, mental status assessments, and suicide risk assessments.
• Consults and collaborates with medical center staff to coordinate interdepartmental patient services. Develops comprehensive and realistic treatment plans based on patient's needs.
• Provides appropriate short term follow-up to ensure linkage and stabilization. Provides advocacy and support to patients to secure treatment and services.
• Engages families, treatment providers, and other parties active in the well-being of the patient as appropriate whenever possible. Provides technical support, assistance, and education to patients, families, and other patient service providers as needed.
• Assumes the duties of charge person as required.
• Assumes the duties of mobile outreach on-call as required.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of all regulatory requirements for confidentiality.
• Demonstrates strict adherence to providing patient confidentiality as evidenced by documentation and behavior according to department policy.
• Maintains accurate and up to date patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Documents in clear, concise, and accurate manner in patient records according to department standards. Documents clinical assessment data in patient record as per department standard. Documents all collateral information obtained as per department standard.
• Documents changes in mental status in patient record. Documents all communications related to patient referrals, transfers, and admissions in the patient record as per department standard.
• Documents all telephone triage information obtained as per department standards. Ensures that screening document clearly details reasons for consensual admission or involuntary commitment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: MSW in Social Work or MA in Counseling/Psychology or related field. LCSW or LPC preferred.
• Experience: One year experience in an acute mental health setting.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period, Drivers License
• Special Training: Permanent NJ State Mental Health Screening Certification obtained within one year of hire.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Reaching forward , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities
• Continuous physical demands include: Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.