Clinician, Screen Ctr Diversionary

Job Overview:

The Clinician will assist patients in transitioning from inpatient and/or emergency room to outpatient care, including provision of/linkage to concrete services to facilitate enhanced community tenure. Services may be offered in the office or in the community. The Clinician will also facilitate psychoeducational groups for our Co-Occurring and Partial Hospital program's patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related Human Services field
• 1-2 years experience in providing case management and/or clinical experience in a mental health setting
• Valid state driver's license in good standing

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:30-4:30pm each day
• Monday-Friday
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Screens new patients on the inpatient medical units and provides discharge planning services in a fast-paced, tight-deadline environment
• Calls residential/outpatient substance abuse programs and faxing documents ASAP to secure intake appointments for patients before they are discharged
• Provides intensive case-management to link clients to concrete social services including financial, transportation, housing, legal and related services
• Collaborates with other professionals at the hospital as well as community agencies to meet the needs of assigned patients
• Provides transportation for patients to appointments for social services, addiction treatment, medical appointments and housing
• Provides outreach to patients who missed scheduled appointments
• Following up on these referrals is the primary responsibility of this position
• Screens new patients and identifies concrete service needs
• Assists patients with applications to those services for which they may qualify, including Charity Care, Medicaid and other social service programs

Benefits and Perks:

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.