Part-Time Crisis Clinician - Emergency Mental Health

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking an Emergency Crisis Intervention Specialist to deliver crisis intervention and risk assessments in the emergency department and related units. The role emphasizes rapid assessment, de-escalation, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient disposition.

Collaborating with nursing, psychiatry, social work and peers, you will support aftercare planning, ensure precise documentation, and assist with insurance authorizations

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Crisis Intervention Services: conduct initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health needs in ER and hospital floors.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking an Emergency Crisis Intervention Specialist to deliver crisis intervention and risk assessments in the emergency department and related units. The role emphasizes rapid assessment, de-escalation, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient disposition.

Collaborating with nursing, psychiatry, social work and peers, you will support aftercare planning, ensure precise documentation, and assist with insurance authorizations