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Location

New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Job description

RWJ Barnabas Health is looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist at RWJ New Brunswick

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mental Health Specialist will assist in navigating patients in need of mental health, substance abuse, primary care services and ensure the patient s social determinants of health issues are addressed. The Mental Health Specialist acts as a contributing member to the interdisciplinary team at various access point sites including the Emergency Department, PESS/Crisis units, inpatient units and community providers. The Mental Health Specialist will initiate post discharge follow-up for mental health services and support adherence to the aftercare appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; BA in Social Work preferred
• Prior experience as medical office assistant, medical assistant, or medical access/call center a plus
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have skills with the ability to email, navigate Microsoft Work, and other software systems.
• BLS and successful completion of required training modules within 30 days of hire
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management skills are key
• Bilingual a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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