Crisis Counselor — Emergency Psychiatry & Outreach

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Crisis Counselor for its Psychiatric Emergency Services/Screening Center.

The role provides crisis intervention, clinical assessments, treatment planning, psychoeducation, referral and advocacy to individuals in psychiatric crisis across hospital and community settings. You will work with diverse populations, apply knowledge of DSM‑V, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health sciences with clinical focus; post-master experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health sciences with 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and stabilization for individuals in psychiatric crisis.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Psychoeducation and referral/advocacy for patients and families.
• Assess crisis situations in community mobile outreach and hospital settings.
• Respect diverse cultural backgrounds and language needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Independent clinical skills

DSM-V knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health sciences

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health sciences

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Crisis Counselor for its Psychiatric Emergency Services/Screening Center.

The role provides crisis intervention, clinical assessments, treatment planning, psychoeducation, referral and advocacy to individuals in psychiatric crisis across hospital and community settings. You will work with diverse populations, apply knowledge of DSM‑V, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.