Mobile Crisis Response Counselor – Part-Time

Center for Family Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay and personal time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev.

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center for Family Services in Camden seeks a Part-Time Crisis Response Counselor (24 hrs/week) to provide rapid, trauma-informed crisis intervention on a mobile team. You will de-escalate crises, assess risk, coordinate care, and link clients to essential services.

Responsibilities include rapid response, referrals to shelters and outpatient care, and collaboration with peers to support adults and families. Valid driver’s license and flexible schedule required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services or Psychology required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Licensure (LCSW, LPC) or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls within 15–30 minutes and provide on-site intervention within one hour.
• Partner with Peer Specialists to assess immediate needs and provide support for mental health, substance use, domestic violence, trauma, and conflicts.
• Provide referrals and warm handoffs to crisis stabilization, shelters, outpatient services, and school-based supports.
• Develop individualized service plans with short-term goals and linkages to care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency and funder requirements; conduct follow-up for continuity of care.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in community outreach and de-escalation/harm reduction education.
• Collaborate with homeless outreach teams and local partners during encampment response.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work / Counseling / Human Services / Psychology

Master's Degree preferred

LCSW / LPC licensure or eligibility preferred

Job description

Center for Family Services in Camden seeks a Part-Time Crisis Response Counselor (24 hrs/week) to provide rapid, trauma-informed crisis intervention on a mobile team. You will de-escalate crises, assess risk, coordinate care, and link clients to essential services.

Responsibilities include rapid response, referrals to shelters and outpatient care, and collaboration with peers to support adults and families. Valid driver’s license and flexible schedule required.