Position Summary

To provide oversight of the crisis intervention screening program, maintain compliance with New Jersey mental health laws, manage program staff, and collaborate with hospital emergency department leadership and clinical team members.

Education

Masters degree in social work from an accredited program with at least 1 year of psychiatric crisis experience OR Masters degree in education, psychology, or related field with certification as a Crisis Intervention Screener or at least 2 years of psychiatric crisis experience. New Jersey Licensure as a LCSW or LPC.

Experience

Utilization management experience preferred. Two years of supervisory experience preferred. Medical terminology and computer and keyboard skills required.

Skills

Expertise in DSM-5 diagnostics and acute psychiatric risk assessments. Deep knowledge of New Jersey mental health laws and commitment processes. Strong crisis de-escalation, conflict resolution, and split-second decision-making skills. Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and hospital tracking systems. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Job Location
The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $43.35 - $54.19 (per hour)