Crisis Intervention Specialist I

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

SC Deferred Compensation

SCRS or ORP enrollment

Job summary

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities – Office of Mental Health in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Mental Health Professional I to provide emergency crisis assessments, on-site evaluations, and rapid disposition planning to support statewide crisis services.

This role requires a master's degree in a relevant field, and includes after-hours on-call rotations, collaboration with local CMHCs, and ongoing trainings to ensure quality care and cultural competence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (practicum, internship, or post-graduate).
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency assessments of clients in crisis with on-site visits within 60 minutes after call receipt.
• Educate clients on resources and arrange immediate disposition and referrals; may initiate crisis safety planning and involuntary commitments as needed.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, supervision, and daily treatment staffing; liaison with local CMHC to update OMH clients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Face-to-face assessment

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in guidance/counseling/social sciences

Job description

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities – Office of Mental Health in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Mental Health Professional I to provide emergency crisis assessments, on-site evaluations, and rapid disposition planning to support statewide crisis services.

This role requires a master's degree in a relevant field, and includes after-hours on-call rotations, collaboration with local CMHCs, and ongoing trainings to ensure quality care and cultural competence.