Join a dynamic team of emergency screeners and navigators, who work collaboratively with law enforcement to support de-escalation, maintain community care and reduce use of force and hospitalization as appropriate.  Experience a new approach of supporting mental health crisis in the community and integration with law enforcement. Provide mental health care and work alongside law enforcement in providing training and participating in special events throughout our counties.  

As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward.  

Job Overview:  The New Jersey ARRIVE (Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence & Escalation) Together program aims to improve mental health crisis response by pairing crisis-trained police officers with mental health specialists to respond to 9-1-1 calls for mental and behavioral health crisis to provide immediate support and resources. As an ARRIVE screener, you will be stationed in either a Gloucester or Cape May County police stations and will work collaboratively with law enforcement.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Stationed in the community at Law Enforcement Municipalities with the primary responsibility to respond to crisis calls referred to by police in scheduled areas. 

• Performs close follow-up with Law Enforcement to respond to mental and behavioral health crisis calls in the community 

• Provides referral and linkage to support individuals in maintaining care in the community  

• Completes authorization for transport form (when appropriate)  

• Works Collaboratively with Law Enforcement, co-workers and agency colleagues to effectively communicate and problem-solve 

• Participate in additional trainings, meetings, events set up by both police departments and Prosecutor's Office  

Requirements:  

• Must be a New Jersey State Certified Screener with a valid screener number 

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or human services field with three years mental health experience post degree, one of which is in a crisis setting or Master's degree in psychology, social work, or human services field with one year in a psychiatric setting post degree 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record. Local travel required.  

Additional Information:  

• Starting Compensation $26.52 per hour  

• $1000 Sign-on Bonus 

• Schedule: Day/evening, must be flexible 

• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50  

We provide:  

• Mission-driven core  

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage  

• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match  

• Life Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Generous time-off  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment  

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.