Crisis Intervention Specialist

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED • Somerset, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Center for Community Resources Crisis Intervention Services is looking for a compassionate mental health professional. Crisis Intervention services include telephone and mobile assessment, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Bedford/Somerset Counties. CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being. We offer an extra $0.75/ hr shift differential for the evening shift and $1.50 for overnight shift. This position allows for a great work-life balance. However, you must be flexible to work weekends. The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. We also offer a possible higher salary based on experience. Crisis Counselors can work on call to respond to the community. The On-Call hourly rate is $23.00/hr and we pay a stipend of $300.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• Major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field
• One year experience in mental health field required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of auto insurance
• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of 302/201 process
• Knowledge of PA resources
• Able to exercise sound judgment
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply.
• Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred
• Be a registered nurse
• Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience
• Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred
• 2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred
• One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree.

Responsibilities

• Telephone and mobile assessment
• Crisis counseling
• Conflict resolution
• Referral and linking to community resources
• Respond to the community on call

Benefits

• Health Insurance Employee Only: $35.00/per pay
• Employee & Children: $70.00/per pay
• Employee & Spouse: 90.00/per pay
• Full Family: $100.00/per pay
• FREE Dental & Vision
• FSA – Flexible Spending Account
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
• Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year!
• 7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level