Critical Intervention Specialist

CBEM•San Diego, CA
•Hybrid

About The Position

CBEM provides holistic support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring physical and mental health disorders. The organization begins by getting to know each client and observing their needs, then develops comprehensive plans that address immediate and long-term goals. Its services include acute and chronic crisis support, training and skill development, family and caregiver support, and Regional Center integration. The Critical Intervention Specialist provides crisis support to individuals, develops stabilization plans and case reviews, consults with clinical specialists, participates in hotline coverage for acute crisis calls, and takes part in clinical trainings and interdisciplinary planning meetings. The position is based in San Diego, California, and surrounding cities, reports to the Program Director, and is full-time and exempt. The listed salary is $76,137.45, with opportunities for quarterly bonuses.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Sociology, or another related psychological field.
  • Experience in the human services field.
  • Valid California driver’s license in good standing and insurance.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with the developmentally disabled population.
  • Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and/or ASL; applicants with these language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to individuals experiencing preventative, acute, or chronic crises.
  • Develop stabilization plans and case reviews.
  • Consult with a Psychiatrist, BCBA, and Psychologist.
  • Participate in a hotline rotation to address acute crisis calls.
  • Participate in clinical trainings.
  • Participate in and/or facilitate interdisciplinary planning meetings.

Benefits

  • 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Four paid Wellness Days.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • Hybrid work opportunities with flexible schedules.
  • Language differential stipend.
  • Mileage and travel reimbursements.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance active on the start date.
  • Health and wellness reimbursement.
  • Home internet stipend.
  • Company laptop and phone.
  • Group supervision from a PsyD, PhD, and/or LMFT/LCSW.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Opportunities for quarterly bonuses.
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