Per Diem Crisis Counselor - Children's Mobile Response

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a per diem Habilitation Counselor for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services in Newark. You will assess youths in designated catchment areas and provide crisis stabilization services.

The role involves crisis assessments, outreach to families, case management, documentation, and collaboration with community agencies. A Bachelor's degree in behavioral health and NJ licensure requirements apply; on-call availability is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health or related field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must have NJ certification/licensure if Social Work degree.
• CAT and CIS certifications within specified timelines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• On-call availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform crisis assessments and input data per CMRSS protocols.
• Provide face-to-face interventions in community settings.
• Coordinate case management for access to services.
• Maintain documentation and utilization review.
• Respond to telephone requests for service.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

On-call responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) is seeking a per diem Habilitation Counselor for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services in Newark. You will assess youths in designated catchment areas and provide crisis stabilization services.

The role involves crisis assessments, outreach to families, case management, documentation, and collaboration with community agencies. A Bachelor's degree in behavioral health and NJ licensure requirements apply; on-call availability is