Crisis Specialist (Residential Program)

Holcomb Behavioral Health System; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

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

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in social sciences with relevant experience; licensure or certification is preferred. You will lead the program during your shift and ensure adherence to agency policies and procedures.

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 with crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification preferred.
• Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list check.
• Note: Additional related experience/education may substitute for the specified requirements.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of laws, regulations, contractual requirements, 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 and procedures for client care and treatment.
• Implement clinical crisis service goals aligned with agency policies.
• Report to supervisor and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with required training and documentation standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Crisis stabilization

Case management

Staff training

Therapy coordination

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.

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 ProgramsEmployee 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 #cpa610