Emergency Psychiatric Crisis Clinician - PES

CarePoint Health; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Vaccination program

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide emergency mental health screenings and crisis assessments within Psychiatric Emergency Services. The CIS collaborates with an on-call psychiatrist to determine the appropriate level of care and disposition for each patient.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field; a Master's is preferred. One year of experience in psychiatric settings is ideal; licensure is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct emergency mental health screenings and crisis assessments within PES.
• Collaborate with the on-call psychiatrist to determine the appropriate level of care and disposition.
• Manage related documentation and coordination in a 24/7 service environment.

Skills

Crisis assessment

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health fields

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide emergency mental health screenings and crisis assessments within Psychiatric Emergency Services. The CIS collaborates with an on-call psychiatrist to determine the appropriate level of care and disposition for each patient.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field; a Master's is preferred. One year of experience in psychiatric settings is ideal; licensure is a plus but not required.