Crisis Intervention Specialist

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.; Greencastle (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Training & advancement

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

401K matching

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide crisis intervention services to diverse individuals, families, and professionals.

The role combines virtual and community-based service, working within an interdisciplinary team that includes Peer Recovery Specialists and responders. Responsibilities include risk screening, mobile crisis interventions, safety planning, hospitalization coordination, and referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Associate degree with 2 years direct care experience acceptable.
• High school diploma with 4 years direct care experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic or walk-in risk screens and assessments.
• Provide mobile crisis interventions for community partners, law enforcement, or individuals.
• Develop and implement individualized safety and prevention plans.
• Coordinate hospitalization for individuals as needed.
• Provide community referrals for housing, medical care, social services, etc.
• Complete crisis documentation in the EHR per service standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Associate degree in human services or related field and 2 years direct care experience

High school diploma or GED and 4 years direct care experience

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. is seeking to hire a Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS). The Crisis Intervention Specialist provides crisis intervention services to diverse individuals, families, and other professionals assisting those in crisis. Utilizing contemporary crisis prevention and intervention evidence-based practices, Specialists work as a member of an interdisciplinary team that includes Peer Recovery Specialists, therapists, and community emergency response systems including but not limited to local law enforcement, hospitals, and emergency first responders. The position consists of a combination of virtual service and face-to-face service in the community, mindful of safety guidelines and risk mitigation procedures.

Schedule:

We have various crisis shifts including daytime, evening, overnight, and weekends available. Open for discussion about the shift times.

Responsibilities:

• Provide telephonic or walk-in risk/crisis screens and assessments
• Provide mobile crisis interventions for community partners, law enforcement/EMT, or individuals
• Develop and implement individualized safety and prevention plans
• Find and coordinate hospitalization for individuals
• Provide community referrals for individuals in need of housing, medical care, social services, etc
• Complete crisis documentation in the electronic health record per service standards
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field; or
• Associates degree in human services or related field and 2 years previous direct care experience in social services, behavioral health, school based, etc; or
• High school graduate or GED and 4 years previous direct care experience in social services, behavioral health, school based, etc

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent work life balance.
• Professional training, leadership training, and advancement available.
• Generous paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays yearly.
• Diverse career tracts.
• Comprehensive insurance package.
• Clinical support from leaders in field.
• Matching contributions to your 401K program.

As a proud recipient of Platinum level certification for Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems puts mental health at the forefront of employee health and well-being.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.