Crisis Intervention Counselor & Community Resource Advocate

Center For Community Resources Incorporated; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Center for Community Resources in Butler County, PA seeks a compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist. This full-time role involves crisis intervention via telephone, walk-in, and mobile assessment, with a focus on connecting individuals to mental health and substance use resources.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and on-call duties may include stipends. The organization emphasizes a supportive team environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology or related field is required.
• Experience in mental health/crisis services preferred.
• Knowledge of state resources and crisis intervention best practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention via telephone, walk-in, and mobile assessments.
• Counsel and de-escalate crisis situations to ensure safety.
• Refer clients to community resources and coordinate linkages.
• On-call expectations with stipend when covering one full week.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Computer literacy

PA resources knowledge

2+ years crisis experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Center for Community Resources in Butler County, PA seeks a compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist. This full-time role involves crisis intervention via telephone, walk-in, and mobile assessment, with a focus on connecting individuals to mental health and substance use resources.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and on-call duties may include stipends. The organization emphasizes a supportive team environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional