Crisis Worker, Psych - MCAP at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Overview:

The Crisis Worker will respond to family crisis calls and 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, ongoing 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

Essential Functions:

• 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

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.