Crisis Caseworker Trainee with Sign-On Bonus

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Lancaster County Behavioral Health/Developmental Services (BHDS) is seeking a Caseworker Trainee for the Crisis Intervention Unit. The role is full-time, provides structured on-the-job training, and promotes into a Caseworker after six months of probation.

You will learn to assist individuals in crisis, document records, and connect clients with community resources. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant social sciences coursework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 college credits in sociology or related social sciences.
• Alternative: 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formal and informal training programs to learn agency purpose, services, and consumer population.
• Learn laws, regulations, policies governing agency operations and Mental Health Procedures Act.
• Assist in crisis intervention, provide short-term intervention and link to services.
• Accompany experienced staff on crisis outreaches to hospitals, police, or community locations.
• Assist in facilitating voluntary and involuntary mental health commitments.
• Learn to respond to crisis office calls and provide crisis counseling.
• Work rotating shifts, including holidays, to cover 24/7 program needs.
• Develop referrals to community resources and build collaborative networks.
• Provide transportation to consumer appointments as needed.

Skills

Case management

Social issues knowledge

Human development

Regulatory knowledge

Planning & organization

Interviewing skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 credits in social sciences

Job description

Lancaster County Behavioral Health/Developmental Services (BHDS) is seeking a Caseworker Trainee for the Crisis Intervention Unit. The role is full-time, provides structured on-the-job training, and promotes into a Caseworker after six months of probation.

You will learn to assist individuals in crisis, document records, and connect clients with community resources. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant social sciences coursework.