Crisis Outreach Supervisor

The Mental Health Association is seeking a Crisis Outreach Supervisor  for our new program,   988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Team , operating out of the Hudson County location.

The 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response  pr ogram will  respond to adults (18 and above) in nonlife-threatening situations who have contacted the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The  Mobile Crisis Outreach Response program ( MCORT) responds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, to nonlife-threatening mental health, substance use or suicidal crises in the community.

MCORT will work in coordination with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline crisis centers. (The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.) MCORT is to be comprised of a two-person team in the field under supervision by a third professional from a centralized location.

Shift times available :

• 11PM - 7AM Qualified applicants for the position of Crisis Outreach Supervisor  will have, at minimum : A Master’s Degree in a mental health related field from an accredited institution, a professional license (LSW, LAC) and two years of post-master’s full time equivalent professional experience in a psychiatric setting required.
• A professional with experience in a crisis setting is preferred.
• A valid NJ driver’s license and a good driving record.
• The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation as related to community mental health in the community.
• Able to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity.
• Knowledge of Hudson County resources are helpful.

Responsibilities :

Ensure training compliance for the MCORT in the following areas :

Attend regularly scheduled meetings :

Annual Base Salary :

It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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.