Mental Health Screener - ARRIVE Program

Cumberland County Guidance Center; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Clinical Training

Team Environment

Job summary

Cumberland County Guidance Center in Bridgeton, NJ is seeking a full-time Mental Health Screener for the ARRIVE Program to provide crisis screening, assessments, stabilization, and referrals.

You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering hotline coverage, mobile outreach, and coordinated care for individuals in crisis, with a focus on connecting them to treatment and recovery services.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to make an impact daily.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or related field; 1 year of mental health experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field; 3 years mental health experience, including at least one year in a psychiatric setting.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field; 2 years mental health experience, including at least one year in a crisis setting; pursuing a Master's.
• Registered Nurse (RN); 3 years mental health experience, including at least one year in a crisis setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct emergency mental health assessments and crisis evaluations.
• Provide crisis stabilization services for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
• Respond to behavioral health hotline calls and provide telephone crisis intervention.
• Screen individuals for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization when clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate referrals, service linkages, and alternative treatment planning.
• Assess substance use concerns and support appropriate disposition planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, emergency room physicians, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners.
• Provide mobile crisis outreach services in community-based settings.
• Support individuals and families through education, consultation, and crisis resolution.
• Complete screening documentation, clinical assessments, and required reports.
• Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to clinical team members

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Assessment/Screening

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or related field

Bachelor's Degree in related field (with 1+ year mental health experience)

Tools

EHR Systems

Mobile Crisis Tools

Job description

Be There When Individuals Need Help Most

Use your clinical expertise to provide immediate support, crisis intervention, and hope for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Screener to join our ARRIVE Program.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Crisis Clinicians, Mental Health Screeners, Behavioral Health Specialists, Crisis Intervention Counselors, Emergency Services Clinicians, Social Workers, Counselors, and Psychiatric Nurses who are passionate about helping individuals during times of crisis while connecting them to treatment, stabilization, and recovery services.

As a member of the ARRIVE team, you'll provide crisis screening, emergency behavioral health assessments, hotline coverage, mobile outreach, crisis stabilization, and referral coordination for individuals experiencing psychiatric and emotional emergencies throughout the community.

Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?

For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey.

Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors, and support professionals is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that promotes recovery, stability, and wellness.

We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our longstanding commitment to serving the community through quality behavioral healthcare.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Clinical Training and Crisis Intervention Experience
• Supportive Multidisciplinary Team Environment

What You'll Do

As a Mental Health Screener, you'll provide crisis intervention, assessment, stabilization, and referral services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct emergency mental health assessments and crisis evaluations
• Provide crisis stabilization services for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies
• Respond to behavioral health hotline calls and provide telephone crisis intervention
• Screen individuals for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization when clinically appropriate
• Coordinate referrals, service linkages, and alternative treatment planning
• Assess substance use concerns and support appropriate disposition planning
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, emergency room physicians, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners
• Provide mobile crisis outreach services in community-based settings
• Support individuals and families through education, consultation, and crisis resolution
• Complete screening documentation, clinical assessments, and required reports
• Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to clinical team members

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Option 1

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field
• Minimum one (1) year of mental health experience

Option 2

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum three (3) years of mental health experience, including at least one year in a psychiatric setting

Option 3

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum two (2) years of mental health experience, including at least one year in a crisis setting
• Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree program

Option 4

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• Minimum three (3) years of mental health experience, including at least one year in a crisis setting

All qualification pathways are outlined in the official job description.

Additional Requirements

• Valid New Jersey driver's license
• Driving record that meets organizational insurance requirements
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including varying shifts as needed
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to utilize electronic documentation systems and technology platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention, psychiatric emergency services, or mobile crisis response
• Experience conducting psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations
• Knowledge of involuntary commitment procedures and psychiatric hospitalization processes
• Experience working with law enforcement, hospitals, emergency departments, or community crisis systems
• Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Make an Impact Every Day

If you're a dedicated Mental Health Screener, Crisis Clinician, Behavioral Health Counselor, Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker, Emergency Services Professional, or Mobile Crisis Specialist looking for a rewarding opportunity to support individuals through some of life's most difficult moments, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise can help individuals find safety, stability, treatment, and hope when they need it most.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.