Crisis Intervention Specialist
About The Position
Center for Community Resources is looking for a compassionate mental health professional to join our Huntingdon/Mifflin/Juniata team as a Crisis Intervention Specialist. Crisis intervention services include telephone and mobile assessments, emergency services coordination, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol resources. 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. This is a very rewarding position that can develop into a long-term career. At CCR, there are a lot of opportunities for career development. It is a great way to hone clinical skills and gain varied experience, since crisis counselors work with all populations and coordinate with many local schools and providers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field AND one year of experience in the mental health field required.
- Associates degree in psychology/sociology or related field plus 2 years direct mental health experience.
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of auto insurance
- Act 33/34 and FBI clearances required.
- Must reside in Huntingdon County.
- 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 assessments
- Emergency services coordination
- Crisis counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol resources
Benefits
- Medical: Employee $41.93/pay Employee + Child(ren) $73.32/pay Employee + Spouse $93.60/pay Employee + Family $121.61/pay
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- FREE Healthy Merits Well-Being Program
- FREE Life Insurance
- FREE Short-Term Disability
- FREE Long-Term Disability
- Up to 20 PTO days in your first year
- 25 PTO days at 5 years
- 30 PTO days at 11 years
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Personal Day
- PTO Cash-Out Option
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employer match up to 6%
- Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
- Pre-tax & Roth contribution options
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester / $4,000 per year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Buy-Up Life & AD&D Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
