Share Email Opening Title Certified Mental Health Screener- Careplus NJ  Description Key Responsibilities: Conducts clinical mental health evaluation and assessment to determine the need for hospitalization, either voluntary or involuntary Initiates clinical consultation and case reviews with appropriate mental health providers to determine appropriate treatment planning Answers the 24 hours crisis hotline, providing verbal de-escalation, telephonic triage, consultation, information, and referral Provides crisis intervention counseling and concise psychotherapy that seeks to stabilize a psychiatric crisis when hospitalization is deemed not appropriate, including referral and linkage to self-help and community resource information, outpatient mental health treatment, and advocacy for appropriate treatment and services Develops recovery plans based on individual client needs in collaboration and consultation with all referral sources/providers and family and natural support systems Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to other clinical staff in the Screening Center and in the community which includes collaborating with Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Nursing Staff in the Screening Center and other area Medical Centers in Bergen County Supervising and monitoring clients who are in the Screening Center during the evaluation process Clinical evaluation of clients who may be in need of commitment and completion necessary documentation Conducts Bed Searches for involuntary patients Determining whether the consumer has executed an Advance Directive for Mental Health Care   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift -not applicable-   Location PESP-Paramus   About the Organization CarePlus New Jersey is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse, and family services that address the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness. Operating out of over 23 sites - including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices - our services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. We also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups. For more information, visit www.CarePlusNJ.org.   EOE Statement 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.   SuperVFlg None Specified  Full Time or Part Time None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CarePlusNJInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Medical Assistant-Partial Care in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/8/2021 [Apply Now] Licensed Practical Nurse-Partial Care Department in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/8/2021 [Apply Now] Clinician in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/8/2021 [Apply Now] Per Diem Therapist in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/7/2021 [Apply Now] Crisis Response Worker - Children Mobile Crisis in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/7/2021 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Maintenance Worker in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/7/2021 [Apply Now] Program Aide - Healthy Families in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 12/21/2020 [Apply Now] School Based Services - Clinical Program Manager (Irvington High School) in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/11/2021 [Apply Now] School Based Services-Crisis Counselor in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/11/2021 [Apply Now] Administrative Support in Paramus, NJ Posted on: 1/7/2021 [Apply Now]

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