Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,578 per week in Newark, NJ

Company: Infojini Healthcare
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

ID: 55209704 Shift: Unknown Description: Job Description:1. Assesses patient's behavioral health clinical need against establishedguidelines and/or standards to ensure that the level of care and length of stayof the patient are medically appropriate for inpatient stay.2. Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of behavioral healthmedical services and procedures provided.3. Coordinates and assists in implementation of plan for members.4. Monitors and coordinates services rendered outside of the network, as wellas outside the local area, and coordinates internally for negotiation of feesfor such services as appropriate. Coordinates with patient, family, physician,hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness ofcare from diagnosis to outcome.5. Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported byclinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entirecontinuum of care.6. Monitors patient's behavioral health medical care activities, regardless ofthe site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.7. Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resourceutilization and evaluation of services provided.8. Encourages member participation and compliance in the behavioral healthcase/disease management program efforts.9. Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practiceand current organization policies.10. Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams eithertelephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as themember is managed along the continuum of care.11. Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization ofresources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.12. Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating inthe quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.13. Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.The information above is intended to describe the general nature of the workbeing performed by each incumbent assigned to this position. This jobdescription is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,duties, and skills required of each incumbent.Qualifications: Education/Experience1. Requires a masters in a behavioral health related field or Nursing degree2. Requires a minimum of two (2) years behavioral health clinical experience.3. Behavioral health experience, preferably in a managed care setting, stronglypreferred.Additional licensing, certifications, registrations1.Active Unrestricted NJ LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or RN License Required2.Applied Behavior Analysis Certification preferredKnowledge- Prefers proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting softwarein a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel,PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; prefers knowledge in the use of intranet andinternet applications.- Prefers working knowledge of case/care management principles.- Prefers working knowledge of principles of utilization management.- Prefers basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibilityrequirements.- Prefers knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems. 1 resume per supplier Detail Labor Detail Position temp must independently licensed such as an RN, LPC, or LCSWWe need overnights covered 11:30pm to 8am weekends and weekdays for 40 hours a week. RemoteRequisition - US Guaranteed Hours: Contract

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