Crisis Response Technician — Part-Time Mental Health

Temple University Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia seeks a Crisis Response Technician (Part-time) to perform triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, and referrals to community resources. The role also involves registration, insurance validation, and documenting assessments to support a safe therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree and relevant MH experience; Basic Life Support is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s in a related field preferred.
• 1 year MH-related experience or 2 years in human services with direct client contact.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and crisis counseling to patients.
• Educate patients and families and refer to community resources.
• Assist in registration and insurance validation.
• Monitor patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist petitioners with involuntary commitment processes.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Patient education

Referral linkage

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Temple Health in Philadelphia seeks a Crisis Response Technician (Part-time) to perform triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, and referrals to community resources. The role also involves registration, insurance validation, and documenting assessments to support a safe therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree and relevant MH experience; Basic Life Support is required.