Crisis Intervention Specialist Clinician

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking Full Time Clinician for our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ.

REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires all of the following:

• Master’s Degree in social work or a related field
• Valid driver’s license

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or English-Arabic preferred. 2-3 years of experience working with children and families, preferably in crisis assessment and intervention is preferred but not required.

THE MOBILE RESPONSE/CRISIS INTERVENTION WORKER SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, organizational, inter-personal, and self-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in the field, in home and community based settings
• Ability to prioritize assignments and complete them on time
• Ability to work evening hours
• Excellent understanding of Catholic Charities’ mission, values, and ethics

• Provide crisis de-escalation/intervention and assessment, safety planning, and stabilization and case management services to families and children in their homes, schools, and other community locations.
• Coordinate discharge/transition services, including referral and linkages to services, and supports that are appropriate with the level of need.
• Complete a comprehensive individualized crisis plan for each client within the specified time frame that includes behaviorally specific goals, strategies, and a plan of service
• Establish and maintain client records and electronic documentation for clients in compliance with program policies and procedures
• Record service data as required for statistical reporting
• Work in conjunction with other staff in relationship to providing appropriate services for clients