Crisis Intervention Specialist

CPC Behavioral Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $55k–$64k

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

403B with employer match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Job summary

CPC Integrated Health seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our in-community Children's Mobile Response Services team in New Jersey. You will provide short-term crisis interventions, assess needs, and connect families to wraparound supports.

The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's with experience in child/adolescent services, strong interpersonal skills, a NJ driver’s license, and optional Spanish proficiency. 24/7 coverage and weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 1 year of experience or a bachelor's with 3 years experience.
• Experience delivering treatment services to children or adolescents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Valid NJ driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• LSW or LAC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Crisis Response services 24/7 with interventions for up to 72 hours.
• Complete an initial assessment and develop an Individual Crisis Plan.
• Complete required assessments per regulatory agency.
• Re-evaluate clients weekly and document calls and progress.
• Provide timely documentation of treatment and update Clinical Records.
• Maintain DHS CYBER electronic records and related paperwork.
• Gather information for online 3560/PE applications and insurance support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

LSW or LAC

Job description

As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will be an integral part of a professional team delivering in-community Children's Mobile Response Services. You will provide short-term, targeted interventions to support children and families in crisis, working a combination of day and evening shifts and weekends. Your primary responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, developing individualized crisis wplans to enhance family stability and well-being, and maintaining active communication with families and community partners. This role also involves providing ongoing follow-up, coordinating wraparound supports, and ensuring a smooth connection to ongoing care and community resources.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree plus one (1) year of experience, OR bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience required, five (5) years preferred
• Prior experience providing treatment services to children or adolescents is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Valid NJ driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• LSW or a LAC is a plus.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The CIS will deliver Crisis Response services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provide specific services and interventions for up to 72 hours. The CIS will be required to work a combination of day and evening shift hours and on some weekends. Due to the unpredictable timing of crisis response requests the CIS may be expected to stay past the end of their shift to complete an already initiated crisis response.
• Complete an initial assessment of the client's needs based on program requirements and develop and Individual Crisis Plan
• Complete Assessments as required by the regulatory agency which governs their program. This assessment will be thorough and competently done.
• Re-evaluate the client throughout treatment to identify any new needs or problem areas. The CIS will make at least weekly calls to the client, which are documented in a timely manner.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of treatment provided to assigned clients and their families to assure a quality record.
• Update the client's Clinical Record in a timely and competent fashion.
• Responsible for completing the required paperwork in the DHS electronic record in the CYBER software system and will maintain updated electronic record of all care provided to client.
• Make exhaustive efforts to gather needed information to complete online 3560/PE applications, as well as take responsibility for sending supportive documentation to county and state agencies to ensure families acquire necessary insurance coverage.

About Our Benefits

CPC Integrated Health offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:

• Competitive salary (Annual salary range from$55,000 to $64,000 based on experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• Tax-Deferred 403B Retirement Plan w/ employer match after 6 months of service
• Company paid Life Insurance and accidental and critical illness coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts offer for cell phone service, entertainment/travel/shopping, childcare, and much more!

About CPC Integrated Health

We offer the opportunity to change lives.

It's more than a job; it's a chance to save lives and transform our community. At CPC we bring our whole-selves to work each day---our differences and our unique personalities; yet we share the same singular value of working together to improve the lives of others. We are progressive, holistic in our approach and evidence based. We pride ourselves in utilizing treatments that are proven to work and we celebrate our successes. Our full-range of comprehensive, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and special education services are built to transform lives.

Our culture is teamwork.

We work within a shared system of accountability that is responsive, collaborative and progressive. With respect and an appreciation for our diversity, unique contributions, and vast professional experiences, we thrive together. In our modern and safe facilities, employees have access to the latest technology meeting clients and their families in a comfortable, warm and friendly environment.