Responsible tor managing per shift, quality crisis intervention services to all clients in Passaic County experiencing acute emotional distress, for the purpose of determining and facilitating necessary treatment in the least restrictive environment.
Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in Social Work or closely related field and a minimum of three years post Master's work experience in the field of Mental Health Services as well as one year psychiatric emergency services expertise or a Bachelor’s degress in Social Work or closely related field and a minimum of 10 years post Bachelor’s work experience in the field of Mental Health Services as well as 3-5 years psychiatric emergency services expertise. NJ Certified Mental Health Screener preferred to start the position and required within 6 months. NJ Certified Disaster Responder preferred. Valid Driver's License preferred. Must comply with Qualifications to Drive a Systems Vehicle as well as policies outlined in the SJHS Fleet Management and Safety Program to operate a hospital vehicle.
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

St. Joseph’s Health, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams.
With approximately 5,000 employees, St. Joseph’s Health is the largest employer in Passaic County, the largest provider of charity care in New Jersey, and the healthcare provider of choice in our region.
St. Joseph’s is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Region and New Jersey (U.S. News & World Report) and one of the country’s top tier “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (Becker’s Health.) The Nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has been honored for national nursing practice excellence as the recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s highest honor, Magnet® Recognition (since 1999) and as one of 11 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2016 Lantern Award™.
St. Joseph’s Health. Powerful Medicine. Compassionate Care.