Night-Shift Crisis Counselor for Emergency & Behavioral Health

Mountainside Medical Center; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a night-shift, PRN Crisis Counselor to assess and manage behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department setting. The role involves risk assessment, referrals, and collaboration with licensed providers across age groups from children to seniors.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a human service-related field.
• 1 year of experience working in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk to self/others and coordinate interventions and referrals with a licensed provider.
• Care for patients from child (5) to geriatric (>65) ages.
• Participate in treatment planning, recordkeeping, and education for behavioral health needs.
• Respond to ED staff requests to evaluate patients in person or virtually.
• Documentation and case management within the EMR (EPIC).

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or human service-related field

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a night-shift, PRN Crisis Counselor to assess and manage behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department setting. The role involves risk assessment, referrals, and collaboration with licensed providers across age groups from children to seniors.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.