Crisis Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) employer match

9 agency-paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retention bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services is hiring a Crisis Specialist for the Burlington County SCIP in New Jersey. The role involves interviewing consumers, completing assessments and treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention throughout various shifts.

The team conducts outreach and supports a 24-hour hotline to stabilize crises and determine suitable care options. Requirements include at least a Bachelor’s in a mental health field with two years’ experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews consumers, completes assessments, treatment plans and crisis intervention.
• Outreaches as required and answers a 24-hour hotline.
• Assist with stabilization and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field

Master's degree in a mental health field (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ 08036Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $20.50 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareThe Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion. Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.

Hours:Full Time; Available shifts include: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. and Sunday - Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.

Rates & Benefits

This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked 3:00 p.m. - 11:p.m. Monday - Friday and a $2.00 shift differential for all hours worked on Saturday, Sunday and all 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shifts.

Base Pay Rate is 20.50 per hour plus one of the following, if applicable:

• Master's degree +$1.00 per hour
• Master's degree and LAC or LSW +$3.00 per hour
• Master's degree and LPC or LCSW +$.50 per hour
• Temporary Screener Certification +1.00 per hour
• Full Screener Certification +$2.00 per hour
• 5 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +1.50 per hour
• 10 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +3.00 per hour
• 15 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +4.50 per hour

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency-paid holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff

Education/Experience

Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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