Crisis Specialist: Overnight & Weekend Shifts

Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Crisis Specialist I or II to support individuals in crisis. You will provide crisis intervention, counseling, and navigation of behavioral health resources, applying compassionate, client-centered care.

Responsibilities include phone, face-to-face, and mobile crisis interventions, documentation, and collaboration with law enforcement and hospitals. A flexible schedule supports 24/7 coverage in crisis services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Human Services field.
• Preferred certifications: LMSW/LCSW/PLPC/LPC.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone, face-to-face, and mobile crisis intervention and document all contacts.
• Deliver individual, group, family, and practical counseling to meet needs.
• Assess admission to the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit and evaluate discharge safety.
• Consult with law enforcement and hospital ERs regarding client disposition.
• Participate in staff development and contribute to team growth.
• Provide rapid emotional crisis intervention and attend meetings/supervision.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Client relations

Documentation

Collaboration with law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Services

LMSW/LCSW/PLPC/LPC preferred

CPR/First Aid and CPI certified

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Crisis Specialist I or II to support individuals in crisis. You will provide crisis intervention, counseling, and navigation of behavioral health resources, applying compassionate, client-centered care.

Responsibilities include phone, face-to-face, and mobile crisis interventions, documentation, and collaboration with law enforcement and hospitals. A flexible schedule supports 24/7 coverage in crisis services.