Crisis Intervention Specialist - Windsor & Windham Counties - PER DIEM

HCRS; Hartford, Brattleboro, Town of Springfield (VT, VT, WI); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Springfield, Vermont is looking for a part-time Crisis Intervention Specialist. In this role, you will provide support and assessment for individuals experiencing mental health crises. A Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is required, with strong communication and collaboration skills being essential. Join a dedicated team and make a significant difference in the lives of community members.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people of all ages in the mental health and/or substance use context.
• Ability to complete a mental status exam and suicide assessment.
• Make appropriate referrals for services.

Responsibilities

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

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Communication skills

Collaboration with providers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Category: Adult Crisis Srvcs

Requisition Number: CRISI001773

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• Posted : August 25, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

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Hartford
49 School Street
Hartford, VT 05047, USA

River Street
390 River Street
Springfield, VT 05156, USA

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; 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 FIVE years in a row!

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