Crisis Intervention Specialist - Windsor & Windham Counties - PER DIEM

HCRS; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7a-3p $100

8a-4p $100

3p-11p $150

11p-7a $100

Job summary

HCRS in Vermont is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide assessment, counseling, and case management to individuals and families in mental health crises. This role requires a compassionate, calm presence and strong collaboration with community partners.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in psychology, social work, or related field (or 4 years of relevant experience), with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with people of all ages in mental health and/or substance use contexts.
• Ability to complete mental status exams and suicide assessments and refer for services.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counseling, and case management to individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis.

Skills

Crisis intervention collaboration

Mental status exam ability

Suicide assessment ability

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

4 years relevant experience (Masters preferred)

Job description

Per diem crisis rates are below, plus go-out fee of $122.40:

• 7a-3p will be $100
• 8a-4p will be $100
• 3p-11p will be $150
• 11p-7a will be $100

Do you want to be the person that others turn to during an emergency? If you excel in supporting others with compassion, empathy and a calm demeanor, this is the career path for you! As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will be providing assessment, counseling, and case management to individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis.

HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those living in our community. We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for the more than 4,000 clients we serve.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with people of all ages in the mental health and/or substance use context.
• The ability to complete a mental status exam and suicide assessment on individuals in distress and make appropriate referrals for services.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external providers.

Located just a short driving distance from Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all – great family communities, work/life balance, no traffic, the shopping, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

Join one of Vermont's Best Places to work for SIX years in a row!