Crisis Specialist - Part Time Weekends

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Hainesport Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Jersey Earned Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Training opportunities

Retention bonus

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking a Crisis Specialist in New Jersey for part-time night shifts. You will interview consumers, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention.

Outreaches and hotline support are part of the role, with scheduling including weekends. Qualifications emphasize a Master’s in a mental health field (preferred) or a Bachelor’s with two years of experience, plus a valid NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; minimum Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field and two years of mental health experience required.
• Driver’s license in good standing, no suspensions or reckless violations.
• Shifts include Saturdays and Sundays, part-time status.

Responsibilities

• Interview consumers and complete assessments and treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and outreach as needed.
• Respond to the 24-hour hotline and participate in reporting requirements.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field

Job description

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:Part Time; Available shifts include: Saturdays & Sundays - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Rates & Benefits:Base Pay Rate is 20.50 per hour plus one of the following, if applicable:Master's degree +$1.00 per hourMaster's degree and LAC or LSW +$3.00 per hourMaster's degree and LPC or LCSW +$.50 per hourTemporary Screener Certification +1.00 per hourFull Screener Certification +$2.00 per hour5 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +1.50 per hour10 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +3.00 per hour15 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +4.50 per hourThis is a Part Time position with the following benefits:New Jersey Earned Sick LeaveTime and a half for hours worked on Agency recognized holidaysTraining opportunities provided throughout the yearPart-time staff will receive a $9.60 bonus retention bonus for each eight-hour shift worked in the six-month time periodEducation/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.#LTS456