Crisis Intervention Specialist

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED • Huntingdon, PA

1d • $22 - $0 • Onsite

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 will be required.

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.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of 302/201 process
• Knowledge of PA resources.

Responsibilities

• Telephone and mobile assessments
• Emergency services coordination
• Crisis counseling
• Conflict resolution
• Referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol resources

Benefits

• Health Insurance Employee Only: $41.93/per pay
• Employee & Children: $73.32/per pay
• Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay
• Full Family: $121.61/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 Accident Critical Illness Buy-Up
• Short-term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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