Crisis Specialist - Part Time Weekends

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Hainesport Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Jersey Earned Sick Leave

Holiday pay at time and a half

Training opportunities

Retention bonus for shifts

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services operates the Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day to individuals in crisis. The Crisis Specialist role involves interviewing consumers, completing assessments and treatment plans, and delivering crisis intervention.

Part-time position with weekend shifts and potential for additional duties; base pay starts at $20.50 per hour with possible add-ons for advanced degrees and certifications, as described in the

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 must be in good standing with limited violations.

Responsibilities

• The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessments, treatment plans and crisis intervention.
• Performs outreach as required and answers a 24-hour hotline.
• Expected to report for work in inclement weather.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field

Master’s degree in a mental health field preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ 08036Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $20.50 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: Weekends/HolidaysJob Category: Health CareThe 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., 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.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 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 Part Time position with the following benefits:

• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
• Time and a half for hours worked on Agency recognized holidays
• Training opportunities provided throughout the year
• Part-time staff will receive a $9.60 bonus retention bonus for each eight-hour shift worked in the six-month time period

QualificationsEducation/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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