Crisis Professional

Job Overview:

The Crisis professional will work in conjunction with behavioral health team to provide emergency psychiatric evaluations and dispositions to patients in crisis in the Emergency Department

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's Degree and 1 year experience in psychiatric setting post masters

Master s program, 2 years post bachelors in psych, one year being in a crisis setting

Bachelor s degree, 3 years post bachelors in psych, one year being in a crisis setting

Scheduling Requirements:

• This is a full-time position 3pm-1130pm; rotating weekends

Essential Functions:

• Patient Care:

• Serves as an advocate for clients by facilitating connection with personal support systems and follow up mental health services.

• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific treatment and care.

• Once contacted, arrives in the Emergency Department within 30 minutes.

• Participates in QA/QI activities.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer