Crisis Specialist

UNAVAILABLE; Hainesport Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with employer match

9 agency-paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retention bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services seeks a qualified Crisis Specialist to join our 24/7 Screening and Crisis Intervention Program in New Jersey. You will conduct crisis assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver crisis intervention to individuals in psychiatric crisis within community settings.

The role requires degrees in mental health, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in a mental health field.
• Two years of mental health experience required.
• Driver’s license in good standing with clean record; no suspensions/reckless driving in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Interviews consumers, completes assessments and treatment plans, and provides crisis intervention.
• Outreaches as required.
• Answers a 24-hour hotline.
• Expected to report for work in inclement weather.
• Other tasks may be assigned by the Director.

Skills

Two years of mental health experience

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health field

Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field

Job description

Overview

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Screening and Crisis Intervention Program.

Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

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.

Benefits

• 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 and sign-on bonus eligible

Salary: Starting at $20 - $24 / hour - depending upon education / experience

Shifts available: 3 pm – 11 pm and 11 pm – 7 am

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• The 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 to the Director’s discretion.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.