New Jersey Licensed Mental Health Specialist

Job Summary

To support the NJ Hopeline, the full-time New Jersey Licensed Mental Health Specialist will provide client-focused services through the 988 Lifeline, assessing needs and delivering appropriate support and referrals while documenting interactions effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Interact with clients in a therapeutic manner and assess their service requests
• Participate in the Call Center to ensure effective handling of all service requests
• Document assessments, interventions, and client interactions in a timely manner

Required qualifications

• Four years of relevant full-time paid experience in a mental health field or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant mental health, social, or human services field
• Ability to handle phone requests under time and decision-making pressure
• Competency in crisis intervention and recognizing unique client needs
• Experience with documentation and compliance with established policies
• Willingness to work night shifts as required