Be the Lifeline When Someone Needs It MostUse your clinical skills to help individuals experiencing psychiatric and behavioral health crises receive the support, treatment, and stabilization they need during life's most challenging moments.Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Certified Screener to join our Crisis Screening Center team.This opportunity is ideal for experienced Crisis Clinicians, Psychiatric Screeners, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Mental Health Counselors, Crisis Intervention Specialists, Emergency Services Clinicians, and Social Workers who are passionate about helping individuals in crisis access timely care and appropriate treatment services.In this role, you'll conduct crisis assessments, provide emergency behavioral health evaluations, coordinate referrals, and work closely with hospitals, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community partners to ensure individuals receive the support they need when it matters most.Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Cumberland County and Southern New Jersey. As a nonprofit community mental health organization, our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, social workers, and support professionals helps individuals and families achieve stability, recovery, and wellness.We are proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, reflecting our longstanding commitment to serving the community through quality mental health care.Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Employee DiscountsProfessional Development OpportunitiesClinical Training and Crisis Intervention ExperienceMeaningful Community ImpactWhat You'll DoAs a Certified Screener, you'll provide critical crisis response and behavioral health assessment services for individuals experiencing psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral health emergencies.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to crisis hotline calls and behavioral health referralsConduct comprehensive mental health screenings and psychiatric assessmentsProvide crisis intervention, stabilization, and therapeutic support servicesAssess risk factors including safety concerns, psychiatric symptoms, and service needsComplete face-to-face crisis evaluations in community and emergency settingsCoordinate referrals and determine appropriate levels of behavioral healthcareCollaborate with hospitals, emergency departments, law enforcement agencies, treatment providers, and community partnersAssist with psychiatric stabilization and emergency intervention planningMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationEnsure compliance with agency, state, and crisis screening regulationsRequired QualificationsOption 1Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related mental health fieldMinimum one (1) year of psychiatric, behavioral health, or mental health experienceOROption 2Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related mental health fieldMinimum three (3) years of mental health experienceAt least one (1) year of experience in a crisis, emergency services, acute-care, psychiatric, or behavioral health settingAdditional RequirementsNJDMHS Crisis Training Certification or ability to obtain certificationValid New Jersey driver's licenseAcceptable driving recordAbility to work overnight shiftsStrong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience as a Crisis Clinician, Psychiatric Screener, Mobile Crisis Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist, Emergency Services Clinician, or Mental Health AssessorExperience working in psychiatric emergency services, crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric care, or community crisis programsKnowledge of suicide risk assessment, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention methodologiesExperience collaborating with hospitals, law enforcement, and emergency response systemsBilingual English/SpanishMake an Impact Every DayIf you're a compassionate Certified Screener, Crisis Clinician, Behavioral Health Counselor, Social Worker, Mental Health Professional, or Emergency Services Provider looking for a rewarding opportunity to help individuals during some of the most critical moments of their lives, we'd love to hear from you.Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise helps connect individuals in crisis to safety, support, treatment, and recovery.Apply today and become part of Cumberland County Guidance Center's Crisis Screening Team.
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