Be the Lifeline When Someone Needs It MostCumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Certified Screener to join our Crisis Screening Center team.If you're passionate about crisis intervention, behavioral health, emergency mental health services, and helping individuals during their most vulnerable moments, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.In this role, you'll provide mental health assessments, crisis evaluations, stabilization services, and referral coordination for individuals experiencing psychiatric and emotional emergencies. You'll work alongside a supportive team of behavioral health professionals dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centered care throughout Cumberland County.About Cumberland County Guidance CenterFor more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Southern New Jersey. As a nonprofit community mental health organization, our team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, social workers, and support professionals helps individuals and families achieve stability, recovery, and wellness.Cumberland County Guidance Center is proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce. This honor reflects our longstanding commitment to serving the community and improving lives through quality mental health care.What You'll DoAs a Certified Screener, you'll play a critical role in helping individuals access immediate mental health support and appropriate levels of care.Responsibilities include:Responding to crisis hotline calls and behavioral health referralsConducting comprehensive mental health screenings and assessmentsProviding crisis intervention and therapeutic supportAssessing risk factors and determining service needsConducting face-to-face crisis evaluationsAssisting with psychiatric stabilization and emergency interventionsCoordinating referrals and level-of-care recommendationsCollaborating with hospitals, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community agenciesMaintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance standardsBenefitsWe value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceGenerous Paid Time OffEmployee DiscountsProfessional Development OpportunitiesWhat You'll NeedRequired QualificationsOption 1Master's Degree in a mental health-related fieldMinimum one year of psychiatric or behavioral health experienceOROption 2Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related fieldMinimum three years of mental health experienceAt least one year in a crisis, emergency, or acute-care settingAdditional RequirementsNJDMHS Crisis Training Certification or ability to obtain certificationValid New Jersey driver's licenseAcceptable driving recordAbility to work overnight shiftsStrong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skillsMake an Impact Every DayIf you're ready to use your clinical skills to support individuals in crisis and help save lives through timely intervention and compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today.
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