Per Diem Crisis Outreach Responder, 988 Mobile Crisis Team

Job overview

The Per Diem Crisis Outreach Responder role is onsite in West Orange, NJ, and pays a base rate of $26.44 per hour. The position supports the Mental Health Association’s 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Team serving Essex County. The responder provides community-based crisis support to adults contacting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, helping de-escalate non-life-threatening situations and connect people with appropriate services and follow-up.

What you'll do

• Provide evidence-based crisis services to people experiencing mental health or substance use crises
• consult remotely with a master’s-level supervisor when needed
• support de-escalation and, when appropriate, transport individuals to care
• arrange follow-up and service connections
• provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage
• collaborate with family members and community providers
• complete records and reports
• attend supervision, agency meetings, and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

west orange nj

mental health association

crisis outreach

988 mobile crisis

community mental health

crisis de-escalation

weekend coverage

holiday coverage

$26.44/hr

paid medical coverage

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff, generous 401(k) match, paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick time.

Why this role

Shifts are as needed, with holiday and weekend coverage specifically sought. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, or equivalent mental health experience for a degree in another field; a valid New Jersey driver’s license is required.

About the employer

Mental Health Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.