Crisis Specialist

Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discounts

Career Advancement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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Job summary

The CARE CENTER, INC. in Washington, PA is seeking a crisis intervention clinician to support behavioral health clients and families. You will assess crises, provide counseling, and connect individuals with ongoing treatment and resources.

You will maintain detailed crisis records and develop service plans to ensure safety and progress, with duties that may include on-call coverage and collaboration with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Criminal history clearance, CHC; Child Abuse clearance; FBI fingerprint clearances required.
• Ability to obtain vital information during interviews to make proper recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and agencies.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services to behavioral health consumers and families.
• Assess situations and implement crisis intervention techniques.
• Connect individuals with resources for ongoing treatment and support.
• Maintain accurate crisis intervention records.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments to develop a Service Plan.
• Advise supervisory/clinical staff of significant changes in consumer behavior.
• Provide supportive counseling and referrals to social/medical services.
• Prepare correspondence, records, and documentation timely.
• Promote community awareness and education about mental health and crisis prevention.
• Provide direct services including interviewing individuals and group activities; on-call may be required.
• Advocate for access to services and support reintegration into the community.
• Establish partnerships with other agencies and law enforcement.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Interviewing skills

Relationship building

Transportation ability

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field

Master's Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington, PA 15301

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Any

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Tuition Discounts
• Career Advancement

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions

Washington, PA Location

Overall Function

To provide crisis intervention services to behavioral health consumers and their families. Assess situations, implement crisis intervention techniques, and connect individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing treatment and support.

Maintains accurate and detailed crisis intervention records of individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Must complete biopsychosocial assessments of assigned clients to develop and implement a comprehensive Service Plan and adjust as needed to ensure individuals' success and safety.

Advises supervisory/clinical staff of significant changes in consumer behavioral issues and/or incidents.

Provides supportive counseling to consumers and their families in crisis and makes referrals to the appropriate social and medical service programs, including the various levels of crisis intervention services, i.e., telephone crisis and crisis stabilization.

Prepares and submits all required correspondence, records, reports, and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Promotes community awareness of program activities and provides education/information to individuals, families, and the community about mental health and crisis prevention.

Provides direct services including interviewing individuals, facilitating client groups/therapeutic activities, and, at times, may require an on-call component.

Advocate for individuals in crisis to access appropriate services and continue to support the clients in a healthy transition back into the community.

Establish partnerships with other agencies, law enforcement, and correctional facilities in utilizing the Crisis Diversion Unit to support and establish services for individuals and their reintegration back into the community.

Other duties as required.

Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental program regulations and policies, and other social service providers available to eligible clients.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• Ability to inspect and recognize violations pertaining to program regulations.

Available Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.

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