Crisis Response Worker

Crisis Response Worker

Location : 365 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park NJ

Full-time 40

Schedule : 2-day shifts and 3-evening shifts (11 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm or 1 : 00 pm to 9 : 00 pm)

Some On-Call Weekends

Hourly : $24.04 with a BA, $26.44 with an MA

What We Offer :

Health, Dental and Vision

Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note : That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary :

You will provide immediate therapeutic mobile crisis services to children and youth in the community on a 24 / 7 hour basis.

What You Will Do :

Stabilize and minimize the movement of children from one living arrangement to another

Manage appropriate levels of risk and crisis in the home and community

Assess children and / or adolescents and families at intake / admissions, during ongoing treatment, service delivery, and discharge

Collaborate with treatment providers to establish comprehensive assessments and service plans

Monitor medications intake by assessing symptoms, side effects, and medication compliance; ensure consumer follows through with prescribed medication; recommend changes in medication.

Provide substance abuse services, family consultation, crisis intervention, and vocational, educational, and employment services

Record the following information in the consumer's clinical record : assessments, service plans, progress notes (DAP format), and discharge summaries, with all entries authenticated and dated.

Spend 65% of time face-to-face with consumers, in their homes and the community

What We Need to See :

A Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university

1 years experience post Bachelor's working with children / adolescents and their families in crisis

Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

A valid driver's license and must be insurable under the Agency's automobile insurance policy.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.