Adult - Crisis Bed Support Specialist
Counseling Service of Addison County, Inc.•Middlebury, VT
•Onsite
About The Position
Make a difference when support matters most. CSAC is seeking a compassionate, grounded professional to support individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, substance use concerns, acute intoxication, and other behavioral health needs. You’ll provide short-term stabilization, crisis support, and connections to ongoing services using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm reduction approaches.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant experience, or a comparable combination of experience and knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and crisis-response skills.
- Ability to remain calm, maintain professional boundaries, and exercise sound judgment.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, recovery-oriented practices, and harm reduction.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with psychiatric emergencies, substance use disorders, or co-occurring conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, de-escalation, and stabilization.
- Monitor individual safety and respond to changing medical, behavioral, or psychiatric needs.
- Assist with intake, documentation, discharge planning, and connections to community resources.
- Collaborate with treatment teams, medical providers, Emergency Services, and community partners.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition & student loan repayment assistance
- Wellness incentives & discounted local gym memberships
- Life & disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
