Responsible for overall supervision of the program to include scheduling, covering shifts as needed, training, on-call coverage, representing the program in the community as requested, planning, developing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  Carries a caseload, if required.  Maintains positive working relationship with community agencies.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served.  The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served.  He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Required to report to work in inclement weather. 

Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.

We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.

Hours:

Full Time; Sunday-Thursday 11p-7a

This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250.00 for full time staff

Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree required or enrolled a Master’s Degree program.  License preferred.  Registered Nurse acceptable.  If RN, must be certified in psychiatric/mental health nursing; current N.J. nursing licensure required. Certified screener preferred, screener certification eligibility and participation in training required.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.