Crisis Intervention Specialist

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED

Sunbury (Northumberland County)

On-site

USD 61,638,000 - 71,893,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

403b Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays & Personal Day

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Center for Community Resources in Sunbury, PA, is currently seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist for the Evening Shift. This full-time role involves crisis assessment, counseling, and linking clients to local resources in Northumberland County.

A 4-year degree is required, with strong de-escalation and community service skills. The agency offers a competitive benefits package, shift differentials for evenings and potential on-call duties with additional pay, and opportunities for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
One year experience in mental health field required.
Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances required.

Responsibilities

Crisis Intervention services include telephone and mobile assessment, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources.
Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Northumberland County.
Provide community with care and support to improve mental health and well-being.

Skills

De-escalation

Computer literacy

302/201 process

PA resources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

High School diploma + 12 credits in Social Sciences and 2 years mental health experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CCR Northumberland - Sunbury, PA 17801

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $21.54 - $25.09 Hourly

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: Crisis

Crisis Intervention Specialist – Full-time Position (Evening Shift)

Center for Community Resources

Sunbury, PA

1 Position – Full-time

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

Center for Community Resources Crisis Intervention Services is looking for a compassionate mental health professional. Crisis Intervention services include telephone and mobile assessment, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Northumberland 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.

We offer an extra $0.75/ hr shift differential for the evening shift and $1.50 for overnight shift. This position allows for a great work-life balance. However, you must be flexible to work weekends.

The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. We also offer a possible higher salary based on experience. 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.

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)

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.

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

QualificationsPosition Qualifications:

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: