Crisis Intervention Engagement Specialist
Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Crisis Intervention Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in providing crisis intervention, outreach, and engagement services to individuals with untreated physical, mental, and substance use issues. Your commitment to the recovery model of treatment, trauma-informed care, and promoting positive interactions will contribute to the overall success of our programs. Evening, midnight, and weekend hours may be necessary.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 21.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years of demonstrated skills in human services and in the field of services to adults; OR a Bachelors degree in a helping profession.
- Ability to work constructively with consumers, treatment resources, and the community.
- Personal recovery experience and willingness to discuss the recovery journey.
- Capability to obtain the CRSS credential within one year of the date of hire.
- Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Word, email, and an electronic medical record (EMR).
Nice To Haves
- Social service experience.
- Teaching experience.
- Corrections/policing experience.
- Patient care experience.
- Lived recovery/work experience.
Responsibilities
- Meticulous data entry and paperwork to meet program and agency standards.
- Delivering safety planning, outreach, and engagement services.
- Ensuring on-site completion of treatment and recovery plans with clients.
- Upholding the recovery model of treatment and actively employing trauma-informed care, fostering hope, respect, and empowerment.
- Promoting positive interactions within Chestnut and the community, contributing to a favorable program reputation.
- Attending meetings and staffings.
- Participating in program development activities.
- Providing support to team members.
- Continuous learning and professional development.
- Maintaining confidentiality of organizational information.
Benefits
- Health equity services.
- High-quality health and human services.
- Trauma-informed, fully integrated care.
- Behavioral health services.
- Community-based primary health care.
- Nationally recognized research division.
- Empathic and innovative employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
