Crisis Counselor

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

2d

About The Position

Provides mental health screening assessments and makes appropriate interventions
and referrals, in consultation with Supervisor and the on-site or on-call
psychiatrist. Provides a full range of mental health treatment services 24/7,
including: Mobile Outreach/Screening, responding to hotline calls, assessments,
crisis counseling, case management and participates in interdisciplinary
treatment planning, record keeping, consultation and education. Provides care to
patients ranging in age from child through geriatric. Acts as clinical liaison
as necessary between psychiatrists, RN and ER attending.

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”.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health screening assessments and makes appropriate interventions and referrals, in consultation with Supervisor and the on-site or on-call psychiatrist.
• Provides a full range of mental health treatment services 24/7, including: Mobile Outreach/Screening, responding to hotline calls, assessments, crisis counseling, case management and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, record keeping, consultation and education.
• Provides care to patients ranging in age from child through geriatric.
• Acts as clinical liaison as necessary between psychiatrists, RN and ER attending.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees