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RWJBarnabas Health·Jersey City Medical Center · Jersey CIty, NJ

Mental Health Clinician

Behavioral Health / PsychPer diemDays
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Per diem
RequirementsBLS required within three (3) months of hire · Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver s License
EducationMA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field
Experience2+ years preferred
SourceRWJBarnabas Health · posted Jun 4, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver s License
Certifications
✓BLS required within three (3) months of hire
✓Individuals hired be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and must obtain their permanent number with one year
Education
✓MA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field
Qualifications
✓Must be able to work in stressful situations
✓Scheduling Requirements
Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting strongly preferred
Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment strongly preferred.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
✓Retirement plan
✓Life and disability insurance
+Jersey City Medical Center
303beds
9behavioral health roles open
Jersey CItyNJ
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$36.72/hr
vs. New Jersey behavioral health roles that post payvs. NJ behavioral health rolesmedian $32.74
$15/hrTop of this range is 12% above the state median$65/hr
Apply to RWJBarnabas HealthContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Must possess and maintain a valid NJ State Driver s License
Certifications
✓BLS required within three (3) months of hire
✓Individuals hired be eligible to obtain their Temporary Screening Certification Number upon hire and must obtain their permanent number with one year
Education
✓MA/MS degree in social work, psychology or related field
Qualifications
✓Must be able to work in stressful situations
✓Scheduling Requirements
Two years of prior experience/training working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting strongly preferred
Experience/training in crisis intervention and assessment strongly preferred.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistancePaid parental leave

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About the role

Provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, evaluations for hospitalization, and crisis service coordination for adults and children as indicated

What you’ll do
Is responsible for reportingIs responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i,e, damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc)