Crisis Intervention Specialist (Per Diem, Evening shift)

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Influenza vaccination required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Hoboken, NJ seeks a mental health professional to plan and provide crisis screening assessments, crisis interventions, and referrals in collaboration with the on-call psychiatrist and crisis coordinators.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Experience: 2–4 years in related field; knowledge of DSM-5 and psychotropic medications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years related experience; knowledge of DSM-5 and psychotropic medications.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides mental health screening assessments, crisis supportive interventions, dispositions and referrals, in consultation with the on-call psychiatrist and/or crisis coordinator.
• Conduct crisis counseling for patients in crisis situations / bereavement, conduct comprehensive clinical assessment, and assess for suicide and homicide risk in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

English Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Hudson Regional Health

Technology Transforming Care

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the‑art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

Our Services

We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity -comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines

Our HospitalsExplore our hospitals and discover care that’s high-tech, high-touch, and close to home:

• Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital, A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.
• The Heights University Hospital (Jersey City), Expanding access tostate-of-the-arth care in the heart of Jersey City.

What You'll Be Doing

Plans and provides mental health screening assessments, crisis supportive interventions, dispositions and referrals, in consultation with the on-call psychiatrist and or with the coordinator for patients in crisis. Conduct crisis counseling for patients in crisis situations / bereavement, conduct comprehensive clinical assessment, and assess for suicide and homicide risk in the Emergency Department

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred

Experience: 2 –4 years Related Experience, knowledge of Diagnosis Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorder -Version V (DSM-5) diagnosis and psychotropic medications

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of Crisis Intervention & Prevention. Ability to organize, prioritize & manage multiple projects and follow through to ensure tasks are complete

What We Offer

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.