Crisis Intervention Specialist

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 24,480 - 34,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Center for Community Resources is seeking an Evening Crisis Intervention Specialist in Centre County, PA. This full-time role supports 4pm–12am shifts, providing crisis assessment, brief counseling, referrals, and 24/7 coverage as needed.

You’ll work in a collaborative team, helping individuals access mental health, drug, and alcohol services while upholding CCR’s mission to connect people to essential resources in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology or related field and 1 year mental health experience.
• Associate’s degree plus 2 years direct mental health experience.
• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances; valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as crisis services run 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment via telephone, walk-in, and mobile settings.
• Deliver brief crisis counseling and conflict resolution; refer to community resources.
• Assist individuals in accessing mental health, drug, and alcohol services.
• Work within a supportive team to ensure 24/7 crisis coverage.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Computer literate

PA resources knowledge

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Associate's degree in psychology/sociology or related field + 2 years MH experience

RN license or related health field credentials

High School diploma + 12 college credits in social sciences + 2 years MH experience

Job description

Center for Community Resources

Job Location: Centre County - COLLEGE, PA 16801

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: Crisis

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Full-time (Evening shift)

Centre County, PA

1 Position Available

WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?

Crisis Intervention services include telephone, walk in and mobile assessment; counselors provide brief crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referrals to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Centre County.

CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being.

There are openings for Evening crisis counselors. The hours are 4pm-12am. We offer an extra $.75 cent shift differential for the evening and $1.50/hr. for overnight shifts. However, you must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as crisis services are 24/7, 365 days a year.

The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. Crisis Counselors can work on call to respond to the community. The On-Call hourly rate is $23.00/hr. and we pay a stipend of $300.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. With major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field AND one year experience in mental health field required.
• Associate's degree in psychology/sociology or related field plus 2 years direct mental health experience.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Employee Only: $41.93/per pay
• Employee & Child(ren): $73.32/per pay
• Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay
• Full Family: $121.61/per pay
• FREE Dental & Vision
• FSA – Flexible Spending Account
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
• Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year!
• 7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

QualificationsPosition Qualifications:

• Required:
• Preferred:

Education:

• MUST have a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling, Education or a related field. (Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred) or
• Be a registered nurse or
• Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience
• (Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred)
• (2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred)

Experience:

• One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree. See experience requirements above for applicants without a bachelors degree.

Licenses, Certificates or Clearances:

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Car Insurance Coverage Verification.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, computer literate, knowledge of 302/201 process, and knowledge of PA resources.

Other Factors or Requirements:

• Able to exercise sound judgment.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Essential Functions*