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PRN Psychiatric Emergency Screener

Acenda Integrated Health·Mantua Township, New Jersey

$27 - $27/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Conduct emergency mental health assessments and screen patients for voluntary or involuntary psychiatric hospitalization. Provide crisis stabilization services and collaborate with psychiatrists and ER doctors to determine patient disposition.

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Emergency Screener

Job Title

Emergency Screener - Gloucester County

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

The Emergency Screener provides emergency/mental health assessments to patients in need of crisis stabilization. The Emergency Screener also screens patients in crisis for psychiatric hospitalization - both voluntary and involuntary and provides crisis stabilization services to patients in psychiatric crisis.

Program Info

Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis intervention service that offers face-to-face crisis and emergency intervention to individuals who are suicidal, homicidal, or acutely psychotic. PES is not able to assist with prescription renewals, evictions, or non-crisis calls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate referral and linkage when indicated.
  • Develops and implements alternative treatment plans.
  • Consults with psychiatrist and E.R. doctor regarding client disposition.
  • Provides assessment of drug and alcohol involvement when clinically indicated and provides disposition planning for D/A involved patients.
  • Completes Authorization for Police Transport form (when appropriate), Screening Document and appropriate clinical instruments
  • Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem solve

Requirements

  • Master's degree in the mental-health-related field from an accredited institution, plus one year of postmaster's, full-time equivalent, professional experience in a psychiatric setting; or
  • Bachelor's degree in the mental-health-related field from an accredited institution, plus three years post-bachelors, full-time equivalent, professional experience in the mental health field, one of which is in a crisis setting;
  • Bachelor's degree in the mental-health-related field, one of which is in a crisis setting and currently enrolled in a master's program.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Preferred

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

Additional Information

  • Base Pay: Starting hourly rate of $25.62
  • Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.
  • Shifts available: Overnights 10pm-8am or 11pm-7am

We provide

  • Mission-driven core
  • 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
  • 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.

Department/Program

Psych Emergency Rehab Srvcs - Gloucester (PERSG)

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance
  • 401(k) with up to 5% employer match

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$27 - $27/hr
Location
Mantua Township, New Jersey
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
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Acenda Integrated Health

Moving Upward to Move You Forward Throughout the past decade, Robins’ Nest, Cape Counseling Services, and NewPoint Behavioral Health Care developed strong reputations for providing top quality mental health care and family services to communities throughout New Jersey. With...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.

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