Crisis Counselor

Overview

Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, OP Crisis Intervention Crisis Counselor in Montclair, NJ.

• The Crisis Counselor will work with patients to assess for levels of risk to self/others, identify behavioral health needs, and coordinate interventions and referrals appropriately based on case review and determination by a licensed provider.
• Provide care to patients ranging in age from child (5 years) through geriatric (> 65 years).
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, recordkeeping, consultation, and education for patients presenting to the Emergency Department/hospital with primary and/or secondary Behavioral Health needs.
• Respond to requests by Emergency Department staff to evaluate patients either in person or virtually.
• Provide Emergency Department, Post-Partum Consultations, Intake Assessments, Crisis Counseling Interventions, Case Management, and Coordination of External referrals to appropriate behavioral health levels of service.
• Consult with on-site or on-call providers to review cases, provide the necessary information to assist in determining the most appropriate level of care, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and referrals accordingly.
• Review and process external behavioral health referrals for inpatient admission or outpatient appointments through the crisis call center.
• Obtain pre-authorizations for inpatient behavioral health admissions.
• Accurately document all clinical assessments, interventions, pre-authorization information, and updates to EMR documentation in EPIC appropriately.
• Adequately assess for and implement appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety on the unit.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a human service-related field
• 1-year experience working in behavioral health

• Mental Health Screener Certification
• Experience working in a crisis or hospital setting
• Knowledge of Epic is a plus

• Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care