Psychiatric Emergency Screener- Cape May County - $1000 Sign-on Bonus! - ACENDA, LLC : Job Details

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Emergency Screener Join #TeamAcenda as an ARRIVE Together screener in Cape May County. Top Workplace in 2024 by the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Job Overview: The New Jersey ARRIVE (Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence & Escalation) Together program aims to improve mental health crisis response by pairing crisis-trained police officers with mental health specialists to respond to 9-1-1 calls and provide immediate support and resources. As an ARRIVE screener, you will be stationed in a Gloucester County police station and will support law enforcement on calls. Key Responsibilities:

• Stationed in the community at Law Enforcement Municipalities

• Preforms close follow-up with Law Enforcement to intended location

• Provides referral and linkage when indicated

• Completes authorization for transport form (when appropriate)

• Works Collaboratively with Law Enforcement, co-workers and agency colleagues to effectively communicate and problem-solve

Requirements:

• Must be a New Jersey State Certified Screener with a valid screener number

• Bachelor's degree with two years mental health experience, one of which is in a crisis setting

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record. Local travel required.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field with clinical training

Additional Information:

• Starting Compensation $26.52 per hour

• $1000 Sign-on Bonus
• Schedule: Day/evening, must be flexible

• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50

We provide:

• Mission-driven core

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage

• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous time-off

• Flexible Spending Accounts

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you ready to join Team Acenda? Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: Department/Program ARRIVE Cape May (ARRIVECM)