Lead Mental Health Professional, Union, NJ - Full-TimeReq #:0000207912 Category:Behavioral and Mental Health Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp Department:Psychology Location: 2840 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083 Job Title: Lead Mental Health Prof Lic Location: Union (UNC) Department Name: Psychology Req #: 0000207912 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $63,357.00 - $78,900.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Children s Specialized Hospital in Union, NJ is looking for a qualified Lead Mental Health Professional for a Full-time work schedule of 40 hours per week. Qualifications: + Required Masters degree in psychology or related field, such as social work, + Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, customer service, and organizational skills, + Familiarity and knowledge of childhood diagnoses, DSM 5, and psychological testing strongly encouraged, + Knowledge of community resources preferred, + Familiarity and comfort with electronic medical records and MS Office suite, + Leadership skills to motivate staff in the absence of the Psychology Supervisor, + At least two years of experience as Mental Health Screener or comparable role, + Previous hospital physicians office experience preferred, + Tact and courtesy, patience, empathy and understanding, + Sound problem-solving and communication skills, + Able to maintain confidentiality of information, + Scheduling Requirements: + Days to work + FT Essential Functions: + Assigns work, coordinates activities and works with Mental Health Screeners, + Aids in on the job training of new and current employees, + Screens referrals for Psychological, Psychiatric, and Developmental services for all Childrens Specialized Hospital locations, + Interviews referral sources, answers questions, and obtains information to assist in determining need for services and what type of services are needed, + Forwards information to staff who schedule Psychology, Psychiatry, and Developmental services,, + Receives work assignments from Psychology Supervisor, + Establishes daily work schedule for the team members along with Psychology Supervisor for special and or routine assignments, + Assigns duties to team members, puts supports in place to set team members up for success and inspects completed work, + Participates in the performance appraisal of team members as well as personnel actions, for example, hours changes, terminations, performance improvement, + Assists with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members, + Ensures consistent coverage for Mental Health Screening team, + Provide support services to facilitate needed care for patients and families, + Performs other duties as assigned by Psychology Supervisor, + Screens referrals for mental health service, determining severity and what types of services are needed, + Supports and audits Mental Health Screening team in Five9 for key performance indicators, + Collaborate with Psychology Supervisors, and Section Chiefs for process improvement, + Assists with making referrals to community mental health programs and acute psychiatric services, as needed, + Initiates scheduling process to schedule psychology and psychiatry services, + Formulates and manages group therapy scheduling process, + Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance, + Actively contributes to improvement plans and effectively utilizes feedback, + Ensures proactive monitoring of department performance by using data and technology, + All other duties as assigned, Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: + Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time + Retirement Plans + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Disability and Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave + Tuition Reimbursement + Student Loan Planning Support + Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) + Community and Volunteer Opportunities + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon + .and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! 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