Crisis Intervention Specialist - Make a Real Impact

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide in-home and on-site crisis support across two PA locations. You will respond to acute behavioral or mental health crises, coordinate referrals, document incidents, and collaborate with clinicians to prevent and plan interventions.

Training and background checks are required. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a behavioral health field (or BA with significant crisis experience), have a valid driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field; OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years of crisis intervention or behavioral health experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for in-home response.
• Ability to respond to crisis outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in residential or foster care settings.
• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
• Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route and compliance with health screening requirements including TB.
• Complete all ORR-required pre-service training and ongoing continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive intervention during acute behavioral or mental health crisis.
• Maintains 24/7 on-call availability for crisis response.
• Provides in-home support and de-escalation services at foster or group home placements.
• Coordinates psychiatric referrals when clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with the Lead Clinician and Clinicians on crisis response planning.
• Documents crisis incidents and interventions per ORR reporting requirements.
• Provides child-facing services on-site or in-home as clinically necessary.
• Participates in clinical team consultation on crisis trends and prevention planning.
• Completes required training on crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Exercising independent judgment consistent with program policy and ORR requirements.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular attendance and respond to program needs including after-hours when required.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years crisis intervention/behavioral health

Job description

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide in-home and on-site crisis support across two PA locations. You will respond to acute behavioral or mental health crises, coordinate referrals, document incidents, and collaborate with clinicians to prevent and plan interventions.

Training and background checks are required. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a behavioral health field (or BA with significant crisis experience), have a valid driver’s license,