Paterson, NJ
40 days ago
Crisis Counselor
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Crisis Counselor Requisition ID 2024-25975 Shift Night Category Behavioral Health/Social Work/Counseling Shift Hours AM/PM 11:00pm - 7:30am Department SJ PSYCH SCREENING CTR Position Type Regular Full-Time Overview

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”. 

 

Job Summary

The Crisis Counselor position for St. Joseph’s Health Psychiatric Emergency Services/Screening Center provides services to individuals in psychiatric crisis.  Services include, but are not limited to: crisis intervention; clinical assessments; treatment planning; psychoeducation; referral and advocacy. The position also involves assessment of individuals in crisis in the community mobile outreach and hospital setting. The population of individuals we serve come from diverse cultural backgrounds.  Clinical presentation, language spoken, communication needs, and age of populations served are varied as well.

Qualifications Master’s degree in behavioral health sciences and one year of work experience post masters is preferred; or Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health sciences with 3 years of experienceMust be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate clear and organized written skillsMust possess strong independent clinical skills and familiarity with various substance use disorders Knowledge of New Jersey Screening Law and its application Knowledge of DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and the ability to utilize it for diagnostic purposes in an emergency settingValid driver’s license with no pending violations required Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs

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