What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED SCREENER – CRISIS SCREENING CENTER position at ccgcnj?
Be the Lifeline When Someone Needs It Most
Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Certified Screener to join our Crisis Screening Center team.
If you're passionate about crisis intervention, behavioral health, emergency mental health services, and helping individuals during their most vulnerable moments, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
In this role, you'll provide mental health assessments, crisis evaluations, stabilization services, and referral coordination for individuals experiencing psychiatric and emotional emergencies. You'll work alongside a supportive team of behavioral health professionals dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centered care throughout Cumberland County.
About Cumberland County Guidance Center
For more than 60 years, Cumberland County Guidance Center has been a trusted provider of behavioral health and mental health services throughout Southern New Jersey. As a nonprofit community mental health organization, our team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, counselors, social workers, and support professionals helps individuals and families achieve stability, recovery, and wellness.
Cumberland County Guidance Center is proud to be recognized as the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce. This honor reflects our longstanding commitment to serving the community and improving lives through quality mental health care.
What You'll Do
As a Certified Screener, you'll play a critical role in helping individuals access immediate mental health support and appropriate levels of care.
Responsibilities include:
- Responding to crisis hotline calls and behavioral health referrals
- Conducting comprehensive mental health screenings and assessments
- Providing crisis intervention and therapeutic support
- Assessing risk factors and determining service needs
- Conducting face-to-face crisis evaluations
- Assisting with psychiatric stabilization and emergency interventions
- Coordinating referrals and level-of-care recommendations
- Collaborating with hospitals, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community agencies
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance standards
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Opportunities
What You'll Need
Required Qualifications
Option 1
- Master's Degree in a mental health-related field
- Minimum one year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience
OR
Option 2
- Bachelor's Degree in a mental health-related field
- Minimum three years of mental health experience
- At least one year in a crisis, emergency, or acute-care setting
Additional Requirements
- NJDMHS Crisis Training Certification or ability to obtain certification
- Valid New Jersey driver's license
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to work overnight shifts
- Strong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and documentation skills
Make an Impact Every Day
If you're ready to use your clinical skills to support individuals in crisis and help save lives through timely intervention and compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today.