Arrive Crisis Clinician

About the role

The ARRIVE Crisis Clinician is a compassionate and skilled mental health professional who works closely with law enforcement as part of the ARRIVE Together Program in Somerset County. The clinician provides timely and effective mental health support and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing varying levels of psychological distress.

Responsibilities

• Create and Maintain: A trauma-informed environment using person-first language, respectful documentation, and person-centered planning, promoting wellness and recovery outcomes.
• A culture of compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, laws, and ethical standards.
• Effective working relationships with Somerset County first responders and community providers.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to work productively alongside law enforcement officers, offering education, guidance, and support.
• Maintain professionalism and comply with all departmental rules, regulations, and protocols while operating within police facilities and vehicles.
• Respond to behavioral-health-related calls for service, including crises, confused/disoriented individuals, welfare checks, or other mental-health-related needs identified by law enforcement.
• Provide follow-up support to individuals and families.
• Deliver crisis intervention counseling to stabilize psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide mental health assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and referral.
• Advocate for individuals to secure needed services and support.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with community agencies.
• Collaborate with community providers, including psychiatric screening center when clinically appropriate.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, assessments, and submissions, including Benchmark.
• Cook up with RWJ Hospital or RWJ PESS staff regarding screenings or transportation for individuals who may meet criteria for psychiatric evaluation.
• Maintain individuals’ rights and ensure confidentiality.
• Provide appropriate short-term follow-up to ensure linkage, stabilization, and continuity of care.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and a collaborative spirit. Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing successes, addressing challenges, and promoting open communication.
• Prioritize effectively, address barriers, and maintain focus on critical issues.

Requirements

• Education/Certifications: Master’s Degree in health related field OR NJ Provisionally Licensed Social Worker, NJ Licensed Associate Counselor, NJ Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Fully licensed LCSW/LPC/LMFT
• Driver’s License, Vehicle: Valid driver’s license required/ Vehicle required No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months

Benefits

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP
• Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment
• Flexible work schedules, clinical training series, leadership development program
• 10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time