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Crisis Clinician - Per Diem - Shift/Hours Varies, Weekend Requirements - Atlantic Health Overlo
Job in
Summit, Union County, New Jersey, 07902, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Atlantic Health System
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Crisis Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Functions
- Conduct and complete initial and follow‑up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co‑occurring and related behavioral health stressors.
- Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features.
- Completing assessments for substance use concerns and withdrawal, identifying symptoms, patterns and risks.
- Provide precise and accurate clinical summaries/reviews with psychiatric providers to develop appropriate clinical dispositions.
- Formulate after‑care plans, assisting patients in navigating the system of care and securing needed follow‑up clinical appointments.
- Complete de‑escalation interventions with patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Complete re‑assessments and ongoing clinical interventions for identified treatment targets.
- Facilitate and manage transfer to involuntary, voluntary and CCIS units for ongoing care.
- Complete initial crisis evaluations, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation assessments as consistent with the standards and policies of the department, administrative codes and state agency requirements.
- Documentation is precise, accurate, and meets the standards set by the department and regulatory requirements.
- Completed within the required time frames as noted in departmental policy and guidelines.
- Manages and completes all required departmental reporting documentation and data collection processes.
- Complete and manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary and pediatric psychiatric admissions.
- Complete all required insurance authorizations and follow‑up as needed to obtain coverage for the needed level of care.
- Conduct and document collateral information and reports when clinically indicated.
- Provide family intervention, support and psychoeducation pertaining to the system of care, psychiatric admission, involuntary process and aftercare planning.
- Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including nursing, psychiatric providers, social work, medical providers and peer specialists.
- Maintain professional relationships with external professional agencies involved in the patients care.
- Participate in short‑term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.
- Actively contribute and assist in the completion of departmental quality and safety initiatives.
Education:
- Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required.
- Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient interventions and clinical care in coordination with nursing, medical and behavioral health team.
- Assist and complete assessments, authorizations and discharge planning for additional Crisis sites remotely as requested.
Other Tasks Which May be
Required:
As required by departmental guidelines and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS
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