Crisis Worker, Psych

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Crisis Worker will respond to family crisis calls, utilize crisis de-escalation skills and conduct family interviews to gather relevant information. This position is located in Union County, NJ and requires working in the field in an urban/suburban area.
This position utilizes a teamwork approach with staff and management. Training is provided, as well as, on-going education and support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Minimum of BA in psychology, mental health, social work, sociology or related behavioral health field degree
• Post Bachelor’s degree, one year experience in a relevant field
• Unencumbered current New Jersey driver’s license as determined by the employer and validated by the NJMVA
• A vehicle for working in the field in an urban/suburban area

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish, Creole, or Portuguese

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift working, 2 days in the community, 1-9pm, 3 days in the office 8-4pm or 9-5pm
• Weekday on call every other week from 9pm-8am
• Weekend on call 9pm Friday to 8am Monday every 6-8 weeks
• FT

• Work with the family to stabilize the crisis
• Complete risk assessments
• Develop crisis plans
• Make referrals to behavioral health agencies, child protection services as well as to community-based agencies that will provide families with additional support