Crisis Specialist
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP•Hainesport, NJ
•$21 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required.
- Driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention.
- Outreaches as required.
- Answers a 24 hour hotline.
- Expected to report for work in inclement weather.
- Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
