Crisis Intervention Specialist

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Crisis Clinician to join the Crisis Response Center, providing critical crisis intervention, evaluations, and referrals for mental health and substance use services. The role supports emergency treatment and insurance coordination under clinical supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and CPR certification. The position emphasizes compassionate care and collaborative teamwork within an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology, nursing, counseling, education or related field.
• Alternate: high school diploma + 12 credits in sociology and 2 years of public or private human services with 1 year mental health direct care experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis evaluations and referrals for mental health or substance abuse services.
• Deliver clinical services under supervision of a clinical supervisor or physician.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Empathy

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Crisis Clinician to join the Crisis Response Center, providing critical crisis intervention, evaluations, and referrals for mental health and substance use services. The role supports emergency treatment and insurance coordination under clinical supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and CPR certification. The position emphasizes compassionate care and collaborative teamwork within an academic medical center.