Crisis Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Hainesport Township (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) employer match

Agency-paid holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services seeks an experienced Crisis Specialist for the Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) in Burlington County, NJ. The role focuses on crisis assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention with 24/7 coverage.

Responsibilities include outreach, responding to crises, and supporting clients in a non-hospital setting. A 4-year degree is required with relevant mental health experience; driving privileges are required.

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.
• Driver's license in good standing with no major infractions.

Responsibilities

• Interview consumers, complete assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and 24-hour hotline support.
• Outreach as required and report for work in inclement weather.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Bachelor's degree in mental health

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ 08036, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $22.50 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, 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 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. or Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 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

This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:

• 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

Qualifications: 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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