Crisis Specialist (Residential Program)

Chimes; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, De

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Discounts through Tickets at Work

Job summary

Chimes in Exton, PA is seeking a Crisis Specialist to perform crisis intervention and stabilization in a sub-acute residential treatment setting, including assessments, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in social sciences with at least 1 year of relevant experience; licensure preferred. Schedule Sunday-Thursday 3:00 pm–11:00 pm or Monday-Friday 3:00 pm–11:00 pm; competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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: Behavioral health setting, 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 not on Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.
• Note: Additional related experience/education may be substituted at discretion of Personnel Officer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Staff training

Biopsychosocial assessments

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with 1+ year experience

Master’s degree in social sciences with 1+ year experience

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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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