Atlantic Health System
Location
Morristown, New Jersey
Salary
$33 - $59 / HOUR
Provide emergency crisis intervention services, including clinical risk assessments and counseling for patients with behavioral health stressors. Manage patient care through de-escalation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of after-care plans.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. Must hold an LSW or LAC license, with LCSW or LPC preferred.
Responsible for providing emergency crisis intervention service including, patient assessment, and counseling.
a. Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors.
b. Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features.
c. Completing assessments for substance use concerns and withdrawal, identifying symptoms, patterns and risks
e. Provide precise and accurate clinical summaries/reviews with psychiatric providers to development appropriate clinical dispositions
f. Formulate after-care plans, assisting patients in navigating the system of care and securing needed follow-up clinical appointments.
a. Complete de-escalation interventions with patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
b. Complete re-assessments and ongoing clinical interventions for identified treatment targets
c. Facilitate and manager transfer to involuntary, voluntary and CCIS units for ongoing care
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a. Complete initial crisis evaluations, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical re-evaluation assessments as consistent with the standards and policies of the department, administrative codes and state agency requirements.
b. Documentation is precise, accurate, and meets the standards set by the department and regulatory requirements
c. Completed within the required timeframes as noted in departmental policy and guidelines
e. Manages and completes all required departmental reporting documentation and data collection processes.
f. Complete and manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary and pediatric psychiatric admissions.
Complete all required insurance authorizations and follow-up as needed to obtain coverage for the needed level of care.
a. Conduct and document collateral information and reports when clinically indicated.
b. Provide family intervention, support and psychoeducation pertaining to the system of care, psychiatric admission, involuntary process and aftercare planning.
a. Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including, nursing, psychiatric providers, social work, medical providers and peer specialists .
b. Maintain professional relationships with external professional agencies involved in the patients care
c. Participate in short-term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.
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Quality: Actively contribute and assist in the completion of departmental quality and safety initiatives:
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Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required.
Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient interventions and clinical care in coordination with nursing, medical and behavioral health team.
Assist and complete assessments, authorizations and discharge planning for additional Crisis sites remotely as requested
12. Collaborate and coordinate with departmental leadership
Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
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In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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