Crisis Specialist (Residential Program)

Chimes; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems in Exton, PA is seeking a Crisis Specialist to provide crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential setting, including assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, and individual/group therapy.

The role requires a strong background in crisis assessment, triage, and leadership during shifts; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences with relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year OR Master’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year
• Experience in a behavioral health setting, including crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems
• Licensure and/or certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of all laws, regulations and agency policies governing the services performed.
• Provides training to staff as identified by the Clinical Coordinator or Director.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments on new clients.
• Acts as the clinical lead of the program during their designated shift.
• Follow agency policies to care for clients and carry out treatment.
• Implement clinical crisis service goals aligned with agency policy.
• Report to supervisor and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with required training and documentation standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Staff training

Clinical leadership

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Master’s degree in social sciences

Job description

Our vast array of services— educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the Crisis Specialist to conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting, including assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, as well as individual and group therapy.

Schedule Details

Sunday through Thursday; 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm or Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Program

Crisis Residential Program

*Pay Rates Depend on Experience and Education*

Location

Exton, PA

Job Functions

• Possess knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and
  procedures governing the services performed.
• Provides training to staff as identified by the Clinical Coordinator or Director.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments on new clients.
• Acts as the clinical lead of the program during their designated shift.
• Possess knowledge of and the ability to follow agency policies and procedures to carry out the care
  and treatment of clients.
• Implement clinical crisis service goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.
• Report to direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive
  manner.
• Maintain personal compliance with all required training requirements and personnel documentation
  standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year OR Master's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year

Experience

Experience in a behavioral health setting, including experience with crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems.

Licensure/Certification

Licensure and/or certification preferred.

Clearances

Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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