Crisis Intervention Specialist Clinician

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking Full Time Clinician for our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ.

Requirements:

The position requires all of the following:

• Master's Degree in social work or a related field
• Valid driver's license

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or English-Arabic preferred. 2-3 years of experience working with children and families, preferably in crisis assessment and intervention is preferred but not required.

Position Duties:

• Provide crisis de-escalation/intervention and assessment, safety planning, and stabilization and case management services to families and children in their homes, schools, and other community locations.
• Coordinate discharge/transition services, including referral and linkages to services, and supports that are appropriate with the level of need.
• Complete a comprehensive individualized crisis plan for each client within the specified time frame that includes behaviorally specific goals, strategies, and a plan of service
• Establish and maintain client records and electronic documentation for clients in compliance with program policies and procedures
• Record service data as required for statistical reporting
• Work in conjunction with other staff in relationship to providing appropriate services for clients

The mobile response/crisis intervention worker should have the following abilities:

• Excellent communication, organizational, inter-personal, and self-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in the field, in home and community based settings
• Ability to prioritize assignments and complete them on time
• Ability to work evening hours
• Excellent understanding of Catholic Charities' mission, values, and ethics

About the Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Program:

• Catholic Charities' Mobile Response program, based in Jersey City, New Jersey, provides families with counseling, guidance, and referral services to address juvenile crises and to help in stabilizing and preserving the family unit. The program addresses juvenile behavioral problems, such as truancy, chronic runaways, family disputes, and curfew violations. Mobile Response services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to help children and youth who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. The services are designed to defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and maintain the children in their own homes or current living situation (such as a foster home, treatment home or group home). Mobile response/crisis intervention workers respond to calls received by the program through a centralized screening entity that determines the need for services. Workers must respond to calls within one hour by traveling to wherever the crisis occurs, such as in the child's/family's home, in school, or other community locations. The Mobile Response program utilizes agency-owned cars that workers use to drive to the site of the crisis.

How to Apply:

• If you are a qualified candidate, passionate about working with children and families, please submit a cover letter, with desired salary, and a resume online.

Current Employees:

• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

AGENCY MISSION

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

BENEFITS

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.