Crisis Worker- Hazleton
About The Position
Northeast Counseling Services is the mental health crisis service provider for central and southern Luzerne County. We are currently seeking individuals to become part of our team providing assessments on mental health clients seeking help. The Walk-In Crisis Worker provides in-person and telephone assessment and intervention for adults, children & adolescents experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The position requires a Master's Degree in social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's Degree in human services field or Registered Nurse. They should possess a working knowledge of the philosophy, concepts, mandates and operations of community mental health services and/or related human services delivery. They should be proficient in writing and verbal communication's skills with knowledge of crisis interventions techniques and an ability to interact with the public. This full-time position offers a generous benefit package, inclusive of health insurance, 401k, paid leave & holidays, and more! Vision insurance is offered at NO COST to the employee. $2500 added remuneration for bilingual ability. Added remuneration for years of experience. EOE This position requires the successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's Degree in human services field or Registered Nurse
- working knowledge of the philosophy, concepts, mandates and operations of community mental health services and/or related human services delivery
- proficient in writing and verbal communication's skills
- knowledge of crisis interventions techniques
- ability to interact with the public
- successful completion of an FBI Clearance
- successful completion of a PA Criminal Clearance
- successful completion of Child Abuse Clearance
Nice To Haves
- bilingual ability
- years of experience
Responsibilities
- in-person assessment
- telephone assessment
- intervention for adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies
- intervention for children experiencing psychiatric emergencies
- intervention for adolescents experiencing psychiatric emergencies
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401k
- paid leave
- holidays
- vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
