Night-Shift Crisis Screening Clinician

Cumberland County Guidance Center; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Ongoing Training and Professional Dev.

Supportive Team Environment

Career Growth

Job summary

Cumberland County Guidance Center in Southern New Jersey seeks a compassionate Certified Screener to join our Crisis Screening Center team. Provide crisis intervention, assessment, stabilization, and referrals for individuals in mental health emergencies.

Requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a mental health field with relevant experience, NJDMHS Crisis Training or eligibility, a valid New Jersey driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of mental health experience, including at least one (1) year in a crisis, emergency, or acute care setting.
• NJDMHS Crisis Training Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Clean driving record that meets insurance eligibility requirements.
• Ability to work overnight shifts.
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis hotline calls and behavioral health referrals.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health screenings and evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support to individuals and families.
• Assess risk factors, determine service needs, and recommend appropriate levels of care.
• Facilitate face-to-face crisis evaluations when indicated.
• Assist in stabilizing individuals experiencing psychiatric or emotional distress.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with community providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Empathy

Education

Master's Degree in mental health field

Bachelor's Degree in mental health field

Job description

Cumberland County Guidance Center in Southern New Jersey seeks a compassionate Certified Screener to join our Crisis Screening Center team. Provide crisis intervention, assessment, stabilization, and referrals for individuals in mental health emergencies.

Requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in a mental health field with relevant experience, NJDMHS Crisis Training or eligibility, a valid New Jersey driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work overnight shifts.