Cumberland County Guidance Center·Bridgeton, New Jersey
Provide crisis intervention, comprehensive mental health screenings, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies. Collaborate with community providers and law enforcement to determine appropriate levels of care and maintain compliant clinical documentation.
Make a Difference When It Matters Most For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health services in Southern New Jersey.
As a nonprofit community mental health agency, our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, and support professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome mental health challenges and achieve recovery.
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 distinction reflects our longstanding commitment to serving the community, advancing mental health care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we support every day.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Certified Screener to join our Crisis Screening Center team.
In this critical role, you will provide crisis intervention, assessment, stabilization, and referral services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about helping people during their most vulnerable moments, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do As a Crisis Screening Center Certified Screener, you will: Respond to crisis hotline calls and behavioral health referrals.
Conduct comprehensive mental health screenings and evaluations.
Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support to individuals and families.
Assess risk factors, determine service needs, and recommend appropriate levels of care.
Facilitate face-to-face crisis evaluations when indicated.
Assist in stabilizing individuals experiencing psychiatric or emotional distress.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Collaborate with community providers, hospitals, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Master's Degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited institution Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a psychiatric setting OR Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited institution Minimum of three (3) years of mental health experience, including at least one (1) year in a crisis, emergency, or acute care setting Additional Requirements NJDMHS Crisis Training Certification or eligibility to obtain certification Valid New Jersey driver's license Clean driving record that meets insurance eligibility requirements Ability to work overnight shifts Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skills Why Join Cumberland County Guidance Center?
At Cumberland County Guidance Center, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career while positively impacting lives throughout our community.
We Offer Competitive salary: $46,000–$50,000 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Ongoing Training and Professional Development Supportive Team Environment Opportunity for Career Growth Within a Leading Community Mental Health Organization Ideal Candidate We're looking for professionals who are: Passionate about behavioral health and crisis intervention Calm and effective in high-pressure situations Empathetic, resilient, and solution-focused Strong communicators with excellent clinical judgment Committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care Apply Today Join a team that is transforming lives every day.
If you're ready to use your clinical expertise to support individuals in crisis and make a lasting impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.
Requires a Master's degree with one year of psychiatric experience or a Bachelor's degree with three years of mental health experience. Must possess or be eligible for NJDMHS Crisis Training Certification and have a valid New Jersey driver's license.
Market context
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