Stabilization Intervention Specialist, Youth Crisis Center

Brightli•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping young people navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Stabilization Intervention Specialist, where you'll make a meaningful difference every day by supporting youth experiencing behavioral health crises. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide direct intervention during critical moments, build valuable clinical and crisis response skills, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals, support families through difficult situations, and contribute to life-changing outcomes for youth in need. We are seeking a caring, dependable, and resilient professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to promoting safety, hope, and recovery. The Stabilization Intervention Specialist provides on-site crisis intervention and stabilization services to youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Working under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, this role assists with crisis screenings, safety planning, behavioral observation, emotional stabilization, and family engagement. The position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while supporting youth and families through crisis situations using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field meeting Missouri Department of Mental Health requirements for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
One to three years of direct care experience required
Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
Successful completion of background screening, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect screening, and fingerprint check
Ability to utilize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-informed de-escalation techniques
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and mandated reporting requirements
Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced crisis environment
Perform sedentary work with occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
Sit for extended periods throughout the workday with occasional standing and walking
Frequently use hands, fingers, and arms for typing, writing, and documentation activities
Perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with computer and office work
Move throughout the crisis center as needed to support youth, families, and team operations

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
Experience utilizing skill-based interventions preferred
Experience working within a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment preferred

Responsibilities

Provide on-site crisis intervention and stabilization support for youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies, emotional dysregulation, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, and acute psychiatric symptoms
Deliver brief, skill-based interventions that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, resilience, and stabilization
Engage youth and caregivers in safety planning, crisis support, education, and recovery-focused services
Support the development and implementation of individualized crisis stabilization and safety plans under clinical supervision
Monitor behavioral and mental status changes and communicate observations to licensed clinical team members
Assist with crisis screenings, risk observations, and assessment-related activities
Coordinate with caregivers and families to provide education, emotional support, and ongoing crisis intervention resources
Assist with discharge planning and coordination of aftercare recommendations to support successful transitions
Collaborate with licensed clinicians, nurses, peer specialists, medical providers, discharge planners, and behavioral health staff to ensure quality care
Participate in shift handoffs, team meetings, consultations, and treatment coordination activities
Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for youth receiving services
Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency, regulatory, and state requirements
Follow confidentiality standards, HIPAA regulations, mandated reporting requirements, and agency safety protocols

Benefits

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Opportunity to work alongside licensed clinicians and interdisciplinary behavioral health professionals
Meaningful work supporting youth and families during critical moments of need
Collaborative team environment focused on recovery, safety, and positive outcomes
Experience in crisis stabilization, behavioral health intervention, and family support services
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.