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988 Crisis Response Member

Care Plus NJ • Paramus, NJ • 3d ago

Location:1 Kalisa Way, Paramus, NJ 07652 and In the Community

On-site4-10-hour days (1 weekend shift) following:

Schedule 1:

Tuesday Night-Saturday Morning (8PM-6AM)

Schedule 2:

Saturday Night - Wednesday Morning (10PM-8AM)

Schedule 3:

Saturday Night-Wednesday Morning (8PM-6AM)

Hourly:Starting at $26.44

What We Offer:

Health & Dental Coverage

Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Union Benefits

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Licensure Exam Prep Resources (guarantee to pass)

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:

As a 988 Crisis Response Member, you will serve as a member of a team that responds to individuals experiencing a non-life-threatening mental health and/or substance use disorder crisis when dispatched through the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline Call Center to adults in the Bergen and Passaic County communities on a 24-hour basis, 365 days a year. You will provide immediate therapeutic mobile crisis services to stabilize and minimize the need for emergency service response and prevent inappropriate psychiatric hospitalization, re-hospitalization, incarceration, and intervention by law enforcement.

What You Will Do:

Respond to adults in Bergen and/or Passaic County upon dispatch by the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Centers, providing timely crisis intervention and crisis-de-escalation services for non-life-threatening mental health and/or SUD crises

Respond and coordinate care with a Peer Support Specialist and provide support, linkage to ongoing community mental health and/or SUD services, and initiate follow-up contacts to ensure further crisis diversion

Provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, hospital emergency rooms, or CCBHC's when safe to do so, and the individual is voluntary for these interventions

Refer individuals to services that will help mitigate further risk of future crises by assessing/addressing their immediate needs

Record the following information in the consumer's clinical record; assessments, service plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, with all entries authenticated and dated

Work with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collect information on consumers' insurance and reflect all demographic data

Conduct follow-up visits when appropriate to ensure consumers receive the required level of care; research and coordinate resources for service provision and provide psychoeducation

Collaborate and coordinate care with available family members, friends/ an/or loved ones to support the individual in crisis

Recognize and address gaps in service and actively collaborate for resolution

Participate in quality assurance activities, and data collection/reporting per DMHAS

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in a human services discipline from an accredited college or university plus 2 years post bachelor's professional experience OR

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution plus 3-years full-time equivalent professional experience in the mental health field.

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

Don'tbelieve you meet all the preferred requirements?Apply anyway!

Studies have shown thatwomen, communities of color, and historically underrepresentedindividuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

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.

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