Crisis Outreach Specialist

The Mental Health Association is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Per Diem Crisis Outreach Responder to join our 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Team in Hudson County. As a key member of our team, you will provide critical support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises in the community.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced crisis response professional to provide evidenced-based crisis services to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of crisis intervention principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises in the community.
• Collaborate with community providers and 988 managing entity to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Develop and implement systems for on-going follow-up with community members in need of connections to social services.
• Support individuals to de-escalate crisis and provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital's emergency departments as needed.
• Record keeping, reports, and documentation in accordance with program requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited institution with two years post-bachelor's professional experience required.
• Valid NJ driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation as related to community mental health.
• Professionals with experience in a crisis setting are preferred.

• Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal, and Sick time.

The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.