Crisis Intervention Engagement Tech- PRN

Chestnut Health Systems; Notre Dame (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is hiring a Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician for community outreach and crisis intervention services in Notre Dame, Illinois. This part-time role focuses on providing support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, collaborating closely with staff. Applicants need a high school diploma and preferably some background in human services or similar fields.

Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, with various benefits offered, including a supportive work environment and opportunities for certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to obtain Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire.
• Valid driver's license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based crisis intervention and outreach services.
• Promote trauma-informed practices for recovery.
• Complete necessary documentation and data entry.

Skills

Experience in human services

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician provides community-based outreach, engagement, and crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing untreated mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges. This position works closely with individuals in non-clinical settings, supporting stabilization, safety planning, and connection to appropriate services. This part-time position will work on an as-needed basis throughout St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Clinton, Washington, Monroe Counties and requires collaboration with another staff member for most shifts. Preference will be given to applicants who live within these counties.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience or skills in human services and working with adults.
• Personal recovery experience and willingness to appropriately share lived recovery journey.
• Ability to obtain Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within one year of hire.
• Preferred background in social services, teaching, corrections/policing, patient care, or lived recovery/work experience.
• Ability to remain calm and even-tempered in potentially volatile situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with consumers, staff, and community partners.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Word, email, and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $18.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based crisis intervention, outreach, engagement, and stabilization services, including safety planning and linkage to mental health and/or substance use treatment.
• Promote the recovery model of care by utilizing trauma-informed practices that emphasize hope, empowerment, wellness, respect, and self-directed recovery.
• Complete all required documentation and data entry in accordance with program, funder, and agency requirements, including treatment/recovery/safety plans and progress notes.
• Maintain timely and accurate records, ensuring treatment/recovery/safety plans are completed onsite and documentation is submitted within required timeframes.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with consumers, natural supports, hospitals, jails, emergency medical services, and community partners.
• Attend required supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and program development activities, including CRSS training and Chestnut-mandated education.
• Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence by adhering to organizational behavioral standards.
• Protect the confidentiality of all consumer and organizational information.
• Provide backup support to team members and complete other duties as assigned.