Behavioral Health Crisis & Intervention Specialist

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems seeks a paraprofessional to provide a broad range of social services in a Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Responsibilities include intakes, crisis intervention, treatment-planning support, and coordinating with families and providers.

The role requires documentation, safety skills, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure timely, responsive care for clients and their families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in social services preferred; college credit hours in related field also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and daily routine.
• Conduct intakes, support treatment planning, and assist with crisis intervention.
• Document face-to-face sessions and coordinate with service providers.
• Transport clients to appointments and facilitate access to community resources.
• Maintain client confidentiality and participate in team case reviews.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Intake procedures

Case management support

Documentation accuracy

Client/family communication

Community resources linkage

Safety/De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college with 15 social services credits

Job description

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems seeks a paraprofessional to provide a broad range of social services in a Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Responsibilities include intakes, crisis intervention, treatment-planning support, and coordinating with families and providers.

The role requires documentation, safety skills, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure timely, responsive care for clients and their families.