Crisis Clinician - LSW/LAC - Full Time, Shift2PM-12AM/rotating every other weekend, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

Job Description

Job Functions:

01. Provide Emergency Crisis Intervention Services:

a. Conduct and complete initial and follow-up clinical and risk assessments for patients with behavioral health, co-occurring and related behavioral health stressors in the community, in the Emergency Room and other floors within the hospital.

b. Formulate provisional dispositions and clinical summaries utilizing/referencing clinical features both in the community and within the hospital settings, following all departmental policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements.

c. Completing assessments for substance use concerns and withdrawal, identifying symptoms, patterns and risks

d. Provide precise and accurate clinical summaries/reviews with psychiatric providers to development appropriate clinical dispositions

e . Formulate after-care plans, assisting patients in navigating the system of care and securing needed follow-up clinical appointments.

02. Patient Management:

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 manage transfer to involuntary, voluntary and CCIS units for ongoing care

03. Documentation:

a. Complete initial crisis evaluations, screening assessments for involuntary commitment, risk assessments, safety plans and clinical reevaluation 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, guidelines and regulatory requirements

d . Manage and completes all required departmental reporting documentation and data collection processes.

E. Complete and manage all required legal documentation for involuntary, voluntary and pediatric psychiatric admissions.

04. Pre-Certification: Complete all required insurance authorizations and follow- up as needed to obtain coverage for the needed level of care.

05. Family Intervention:

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.

06. Interdisciplinary Professionalism:

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 legal and professional agencies involved in the patients care

c. Participate in short-term treatment goal planning and aftercare treatment plans.

07. Quality: Actively contribute and assist in the completion of departmental quality and safety initiatives

08. Training : Enrollment in and completion of, with passing score, of New Jersey Mental Health Basic Screening Certification Series within one year of hire.

09. Education:

a. Complete assigned departmental competencies and continuing education requirements as assigned and within the timeframe required.

b. Maintenance of active NJ Mental Health Certification by completing continued education requirements specifically approved by the The Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Technical Assistance Center (UBHC-TAC)

10. Patient care: Operate as part of an interdisciplinary team in the emergency department providing direct patient support, interventions and clinical care in coordination with nursing, medical and behavioral health team.

11. Service Line Support: Assist and complete assessments, authorizations and discharge planning for additional Crisis sites remotely as requested

12. Collaborate and coordinate with departmental leadership

Qualifications

Required:
1. Masters' degree in Social Work, Counseling or other related field

2. LSW/LAC required

3. New Jersey Mental Health Screener Certification required at time of hire or eligibility within one year of hire.

Preferred:
1. LCSW/LPC Preferred

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress. 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:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: 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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

About the Team

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process - not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 33.330000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 58.670000
• Assignment Category: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Evenings
• Salary Admin Plan: ALH