ED Crisis Intervention Specialist

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician to provide crisis screening, assessments, and referrals in the Emergency Department, in consultation with on-call psychiatrists. The role includes crisis counseling for patients in crisis and coordination with crisis resources.

Education requirements include a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred); 2–4 years related experience with knowledge of DSM-5 and psychotropic medications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years related experience; knowledge of DSM-5 and psychotropic medications.
• English communication skills; crisis intervention and prevention; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screening, crisis interventions, and referrals in the Emergency Department in consultation with the on-call psychiatrist and crisis coordinator.

Skills

Strong communication

Crisis Intervention

Multitasking

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician to provide crisis screening, assessments, and referrals in the Emergency Department, in consultation with on-call psychiatrists. The role includes crisis counseling for patients in crisis and coordination with crisis resources.

Education requirements include a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred); 2–4 years related experience with knowledge of DSM-5 and psychotropic medications.