Crisis Intervention Specialist — High-Risk Crisis & Community Care

International Downtown Association; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual environmental bonus

Foreign language stipend up to $1,600/

Job summary

Fairfax County Government CSB seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to assess and manage high-risk individuals in crisis. The role requires clinical experience, trauma-informed, recovery-based care, and strong collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

Flexible scheduling includes weekend work. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, with licensure eligibility in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling required.
• Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, or counseling required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical records, writes notes, and completes pre-detention and pre-admission screening evaluations.
• Performs complex evaluations including mental status exams and comprehensive risk assessments.
• Independently formulates diagnoses and determines civil commitment criteria with potential Emergency Custody or Temporary Detention orders.
• Provides emergency crisis intervention to high-risk individuals and may respond 24/7 to critical incidents.
• Works with law enforcement and community partners to coordinate care and ensure safe community treatment options.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-based approach

Person-centered care

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Job description

Fairfax County Government CSB seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to assess and manage high-risk individuals in crisis. The role requires clinical experience, trauma-informed, recovery-based care, and strong collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

Flexible scheduling includes weekend work. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, with licensure eligibility in Virginia.