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Crisis Professional
Req #: 0000266392
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Emergency Screening
Pay Range: $36.72 per hour
Location:
355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
Job Title: Crisis Professional
Location: Jersey City Medical Center
Department Name: Emergency Screening
Req #: 0000266392
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $36.72 - $36.72 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Crisis Clinician
As a Crisis Clinician, you will play a vital role in providing timely, compassionate behavioral health support to individuals and families experiencing mental health crises. This position provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, hospitalization evaluations, and coordination of crisis services for children, adolescents, adults, and their families. You will work in a fast-paced environment where strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential. As a Crisis Clinician, you will help individuals and families navigate challenging situations while coordinating appropriate services and promoting safety, stabilization, and continuity of care.
A typical day for a Crisis Clinician may include:
Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments of adults, children, adolescents, and their families experiencing behavioral health or psychiatric crises
Providing crisis intervention and supportive services to individuals experiencing acute mental health or emotional distress
Evaluating individuals to determine the appropriate level of care, including assessing the need for psychiatric hospitalization when clinically indicated
Coordinating crisis services and connecting individuals and families with appropriate behavioral health, medical, and community resources
Working collaboratively with healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, families, and community partners to develop appropriate plans for safety and ongoing care
Responding to urgent and potentially stressful situations while maintaining professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and a patient-centered approach
Supporting individuals and families in identifying immediate needs, available resources, and appropriate next steps during a crisis
Completing required clinical documentation, assessments, evaluations, referrals, and crisis service coordination activities
Recognizing and reporting identified safety concerns, including hazardous environmental conditions, unsecured areas, and other risks that may affect patients, staff, or visitors
Identifying and reporting medical errors and other safety-related concerns in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
Maintaining compliance with required certifications, training, and professional standards
Participating in required orientation, education, training, and competency programs
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, quality care, and effective crisis response
Performing additional responsibilities based on departmental and organizational needs
This role might be for you if:
You are passionate about helping individuals and families experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises
You are comfortable working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and their families
You remain calm, professional, and focused when working in stressful or emotionally challenging situations
You have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
You communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community service providers
You are able to assess complex situations and coordinate appropriate services and levels of care
You demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
You are attentive to patient, staff, and environmental safety and understand the importance of promptly reporting safety concerns
You work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team
You are adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced crisis care environment
You are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting safety, stabilization, and access to appropriate behavioral health services
To be considered for this Crisis Clinician opportunity:
You have a Master's degree (MA/MS) in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Two years of prior experience or training working with children, adolescents, and adults in a mental health setting is strongly preferred
Previous experience or training in crisis intervention and clinical assessment is strongly preferred
You must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey State Driver's License
BLS certification is required within three (3) months of hire
You must be able to work effectively in stressful situations and respond appropriately to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises
Individuals hired into this position must be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire
A permanent Screening Certification Number must be obtained within one (1) year of hire
You demonstrate strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
You are committed to maintaining required certifications, completing mandatory training, and meeting departmental competencies
This is a Per Diem Night shift.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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