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Hackensack Meridian Health Crisis Intervention Specialist - Behavioral Health - Carrier Clinic - Full Time Evenings in Belle Mead, New Jersey

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

Carrier Clinic has been a trusted source of expert care for those afflicted with mental disorders or substance abuse. We rank among the top psychiatric and rehab recovery centers in NJ for several reasons. We’re always respectful of our patients’ privacy. We’re always compassionate to each individual situation. Our specialized mental health and addiction treatment programs work to return adults, adolescents, and older adults back to enjoyable and productive lives.

Responsibilities

  • Provides safe and knowledgeable intervention in crisis situations under the supervision of the RN, to ensure safe and consistent quality of care.

  • Takes initiative to identify and intervene in crisis situations using appropriate de-escalation and/or other modes of crisis management according to the Behavior Management Policy.

  • Able to assess the environment, target potential crisis situations, and intervene in a calm, safe, supportive manner.

  • Responds to all emergencies as trained and directed (First Aid, Code Blue, Code Red and Code Triage).

  • Assists with unit secretary and mental health technician duties as directed.

  • Participates in the orientation of new staff.

  • Teaches Handle With Care and de-escalation techniques to staff, under the supervision of the CIS Coordinator.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • 3 years experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting required

Skills/Licenses Preferred:

  • Drivers License

  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 90 days of hire

  • First Aid Program

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university in social work, psychology, nursing or related field

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Job ID 2024-150726

Department CC Crisis Intervention Svs

Site HMH Carrier Clinic Inc

Job Location US-NJ-Belle Mead

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 36

Shift Evening

Shift Hours 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Weekend Work Every Other Weekend

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work Four of 6

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