Crisis Clinician- Per Diem, Hours Varies, Crisis Department, Hackettstown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey seeks a qualified professional for crisis intervention services. The role involves assessing patients in emergency settings, providing counseling, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure comprehensive care. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and relevant experience in crisis management. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality mental health services to the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, preferably in social work or psychology.
• Minimum two years' experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical assessments of emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Provides crisis intervention and referral services.
• Consults with emergency department staff on patient needs.

Skills

Crisis Counseling

Psychosocial Assessment

Behavioral Disorders

Substance Abuse

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing emergency crisis intervention service including, patient assessment, and counseling.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Conducts evaluation interviews and provides clinical assessments of emotional and behavioral disorders.
2. Conducts evaluation interviews and provides clinical assessments of alcohol and substance abuse disorders.
3. Analyzes and prioritizes significant problem areas for intervention, utilizing an advanced level of clinical psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and community resource knowledge and skill.
4. Serves as consultant to emergency department staff in identifying patient problems and disposition needs and in seeking therapeutic solutions.
5. Provides specialized crisis intervention and referral services to hotline callers.
6. Demonstrates considerable expertise in the areas of psychosocial assessment, crisis counseling and stabilization, establishment and documentation of appropriate goals, and interventions directed toward achieving those goals.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.

Preferred -

Minimum two years' experience preferred.

Experience in hospital setting esp. in an emergency setting, strongly preferred.

License to practice independently including LCSW, LPC, and licensed psychologist, or in process of licensure, strongly preferred.

About Us

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission's advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process - not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.