Crisis Counselor

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a Crisis Counselor to join our Psychiatric Emergency Services/Screening Center. You will provide crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and treatment planning for individuals in psychiatric crisis across community mobile outreach and hospital settings.

Qualified candidates have a Master's degree in behavioral health sciences (or Bachelor's with 3 years experience) and strong written and verbal communication. Knowledge of NJ Screening Law and DSM-V is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred with 1 year post-master experience or Bachelor's with 3 years of experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Screening Law and its application; familiarity with DSM‑V for emergency diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and clinical assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and psychoeducation.
• Perform referrals and advocacy across services; participate in mobile outreach and hospital settings.

Skills

Communication

Independent clinical skills

DSM-V knowledge

Substance use disorders knowledge

Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health sciences

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences with 3 years experience

Job description

St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Job Summary

The Crisis Counselor position for St. Joseph's Health Psychiatric Emergency Services/Screening Center provides services to individuals in psychiatric crisis. Services include but are not limited to: crisis intervention; clinical assessments; treatment planning; psychoeducation; referral and advocacy. The position also involves assessment of individuals in crisis in the community mobile outreach and hospital setting. The population of individuals we serve come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Clinical presentation, language spoken, communication needs, and age of populations served are varied as well.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health sciences and one year of work experience post masters is preferred; or Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health sciences with 3 years of experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate clear and organized written skills
• Must possess strong independent clinical skills and familiarity with various substance use disorders
• Knowledge of New Jersey Screening Law and its application
• Knowledge of DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and the ability to utilize it for diagnostic purposes in an emergency setting
• Valid driver's license with no pending violations required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.