Crisis Intervention Technician - Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Chestnut Health Systems; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking an engaged Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician to perform community-based crisis outreach and engagement in Illinois counties. This part-time, as-needed role requires collaboration with another staff member for most shifts and may involve driving between sites.

The starting pay is between $17.00 - $18.00 per hour, with shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend work. Preference given to candidates living in the specified counties.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal recovery experience required and willing to share.
• Ability to obtain CRSS credential within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated experience or skills in human services and working with adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based crisis intervention, outreach, engagement, and stabilization services, including safety planning and linkage to mental health and/or substance use treatment.
• Promote the recovery model of care by utilizing trauma-informed practices that emphasize hope, empowerment, wellness, respect, and self-directed recovery.
• Complete all required documentation and data entry in accordance with program, funder, and agency requirements, including treatment/recovery/safety plans and progress notes.
• Maintain timely and accurate records, ensuring treatment/recovery/safety plans are completed onsite and documentation is submitted within required timeframes.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with consumers, natural supports, hospitals, jails, emergency medical services, and community partners.
• Attend required supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and program development activities, including CRSS training and Chestnut‑mandated education.
• Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence by adhering to organizational behavioral standards.
• Protect the confidentiality of all consumer and organizational information.
• Provide backup support to team members and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

CRSS credential within 1 year

Tools

MS Word

EMR

Email

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking an engaged Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician to perform community-based crisis outreach and engagement in Illinois counties. This part-time, as-needed role requires collaboration with another staff member for most shifts and may involve driving between sites.

The starting pay is between $17.00 - $18.00 per hour, with shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend work. Preference given to candidates living in the specified counties.