RWJBarnabas Health Hiring for MA CLINICIAN- Family Resource Ctr/CARES Prg. – Cranford – On Call-Per Diem at Cranford, New Jersey Full Time

MA CLINICIAN- Family Resource Ctr/CARES Prg. – Cranford – On Call-Per DiemReq #:Z8263

Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Department:MH – CARES Program

Location:

FRC AT CRANFORD, 300 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016

• JOB SUMMARY

• Crisis Assessment Response & Enhanced Services (CARES) is a statewide clinical outreach service for individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness/developmental disability (MIDD). The CARES clinical team provides primary crisis response to screening centers. Referrals from other agencies and individuals are triaged for response. There are extensive follow up interventions and crisis stabilization in the community. The primary goals are to manage behavioral disturbances, stabilize the crises and avert psychiatric emergency services. CARES team works alongside providers and families/caregivers to help develop behavior strategies and provide ongoing coaching, consultation and training.

• Educational Skills Required (Degree(s), Certification(s), License, etc.)

• Masters degree required in counseling, psychology, or related field; LPC preferred.

• Work Experience Required

• One (1) year clinical experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer