Crisis Clinician - Per Diem - Hours/Shifts Varies - Minimum of 3 shifts per month, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

About the Role

Provide emergency crisis intervention services for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring, and related stressors in community, emergency room, and hospital settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health concerns, including substance use and withdrawal evaluations.
• Formulate provisional dispositions, clinical summaries, and after-care plans in compliance with departmental policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide precise clinical summaries and collaborate with psychiatric providers to determine appropriate clinical dispositions.
• Assist patients in navigating the system of care and securing follow-up clinical appointments.
• Perform de-escalation interventions independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete re-assessments and ongoing clinical interventions for identified treatment targets.
• Facilitate and manage transfers to involuntary, voluntary, and CCIS units for ongoing care.
• Document crisis evaluations, screening assessments, risk assessments, safety plans, and clinical re-evaluations accurately and within required timeframes.
• Manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary, and pediatric psychiatric admissions.
• Complete insurance authorizations and follow-ups to obtain coverage for the needed level of care.
• Conduct collateral information gathering and provide family intervention, support, and psychoeducation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, psychiatric providers, social work, medical providers, and peer specialists.
• Maintain professional relationships with external legal and professional agencies involved in patient care.
• Participate in short-term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.
• Contribute to departmental quality and safety initiatives.
• Complete New Jersey Mental Health Basic Screening Certification Series within one year of hire.
• Fulfill assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements.
• Maintain active NJ Mental Health Certification through approved continuing education.
• Provide direct patient support and interventions in coordination with the emergency department team.
• Assist with assessments, authorizations, and discharge planning for additional crisis sites remotely as requested.
• Collaborate and coordinate with departmental leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in healthcare or a related field.
• Current NJ LSW or LAC license required.
• At least one year of crisis experience required.
• Current NJ Psychiatric Screening Certification or immediate eligibility at time of hire may be considered in lieu of LSW/LAC.
• Minimum of 3 shifts per month, with at least one being a weekend shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• NJ LCSW or LPC license.

About Us

Atlantic Health is a leading non-profit healthcare system serving communities in New Jersey. Our facilities include Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, and CentraState Healthcare System. We are recognized for excellence in patient care, workplace culture, and innovation, including multiple awards such as:

• Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” (17 years).
• Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” (Morristown and Overlook).
• U.S. News & World Report’s top three hospitals in New Jersey (Morristown and Overlook).
• Leapfrog Group’s “A” grades for hospital safety.
• Healthgrades’ “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” (Morristown and Overlook).
• Becker’s Healthcare’s “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.”
• Forbes’ Top Hospitals (Morristown, Overlook, Chilton, and Newton).
• Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity.”

Newton Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health, serves Sussex, Warren, and Pike counties, as well as southern Orange County. It features specialized services such as the Center for Breast Health and is accredited in echocardiography procedures.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (for full-time and part-time team members working 22.5+ hours per week).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on-site childcare.
• Well-being rewards and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance options.