Senior Mental Health Clinician

Job Title: Senior Mental Health Clinician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Child Specialists PESS

Req #: 0000262576

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $32.07 - $39.10 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Senior Mental Health Clinician

Are you passionate about making a critical difference for children, adolescents, and their families experiencing psychiatric emergencies? At RWJBarnabas Health, our crisis services teams work collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate clinical assessment and crisis intervention when our communities need it most. By prioritizing preventive outreach and delivering rapid evaluations within the Children’s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system, our clinicians serve as a vital lifeline to divert minors from unnecessary emergency room visits. We view our Senior Mental Health Clinicians as a crucial component of our care plan, redefining the patient and family experience through teamwork, empathy, and excellence. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to join a dedicated, supportive team that navigates complex youth crises together!

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing comprehensive clinical assessments, crisis interventions, and evaluations for hospitalization for children, adolescents, and their families residing in Monmouth County.
• Coordinating critical crisis services and safe patient dispositions within the framework of the Children's Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) system.
• Prioritizing preventive outreach to the community as a strategic effort to divert minors from emergency room visits.
• Delivering direct education to the community through engaging in-person and virtual presentations.
• Representing the department and program effectively at designated county meetings.
• Formulating safe, collaborative care plans by consulting with family members, medical personnel, and community resources.
• Completing thorough, accurate clinical and state legal documentation in a timely manner.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are deeply passionate about providing a safe, therapeutic, and empathetic healthcare experience for youth and families in acute psychiatric distress.

• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can make critical, legally grounded care decisions under pressure.
• You set a high bar for yourself and your team to maintain strong communication and coordinate seamless handoffs during critical situations.
• You excel at public speaking and enjoy educating the community to raise awareness about youth crisis services.
• You believe that true healing begins with meeting young patients where they are during their most vulnerable moments.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required.
• Two (2) years of prior experience and/or training working with children, adolescents, and families in a mental health setting required.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in crisis intervention and psychiatric assessment.
• Proven experience with public speaking and community presentations.
• Eligible to obtain a Screening Certification Number upon hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. State Driver’s License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three (3) months of hire.
• Schedule: Full-Time, Evening Shift (40 hours per week).
• Flexible shift hours working 4 days per week.
• Weekend commitment required (1 weekend day every other weekend).
• Mandatory rotation of one (1) winter holiday and one (1) summer holiday per year.