Mental Health Screener - ARRIVE Program

Cumberland County Guidance Center • Bridgeton, NJ

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About The Position

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a full-time Mental Health Screener to join its ARRIVE Program. The role provides immediate support, crisis intervention, and referral coordination for people experiencing behavioral health emergencies throughout the community. Services include crisis screening, emergency behavioral health assessments, hotline coverage, mobile outreach, crisis stabilization, and connections to treatment and recovery services.

The Mental Health Screener works with a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with psychiatrists, emergency room physicians, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners. The position also supports individuals and families through education, consultation, and crisis resolution.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field and at least one year of mental health experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of mental health experience, including at least one year in a psychiatric setting; a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of mental health experience, including at least one year in a crisis setting, while currently enrolled in a master's degree program; or Registered Professional Nurse (RN) status and at least three years of mental health experience, including at least one year in a crisis setting.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Driving record must meet organizational insurance requirements; the posting also requires a clear five-year driving record/abstract and ability to be insured by the organization's carrier.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including varying shifts as needed.
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to use electronic documentation systems and technology platforms.
• Background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis intervention, psychiatric emergency services, or mobile crisis response.
• Experience conducting psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations.
• Knowledge of involuntary commitment procedures and psychiatric hospitalization processes.
• Experience working with law enforcement, hospitals, emergency departments, or community crisis systems.
• Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct emergency mental health assessments and crisis evaluations.
• Provide crisis stabilization services to individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
• Respond to behavioral health hotline calls and provide telephone crisis intervention.
• Screen individuals for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization when clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate referrals, service linkages, and alternative treatment planning.
• Assess substance use concerns and support appropriate disposition planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, emergency room physicians, law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners.
• Provide mobile crisis outreach in community-based settings.
• Support individuals and families through education, consultation, and crisis resolution.
• Complete screening documentation, clinical assessments, and required reports.
• Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to clinical team members.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee discounts.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Clinical training and crisis intervention experience.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time