Crisis Stabilization Specialist – Behavioral Health

Great River Health; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Great River Health in West Burlington, IA, seeks a Crisis Interventionist for the Behavioral Health Assessment Team. The role provides direct support to individuals with mental health needs, performing triage screenings and facilitating rapid stabilization and safe discharge planning.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help connect clients to community resources such as housing, employment, and legal aid.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) or MSW preferred; BA/BS considered with experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 4–6 years experience in mental health/social work.
• MOAB training within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Crisis stabilization of patients.
• De-escalation of agitated individuals.
• Conduct comprehensive triage/ psychosocial mental health screenings.
• Coordinate care and link to community resources.
• Document progress notes and screenings per procedures.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team to determine disposition.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Psychosocial assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or MSW

Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or Social Work

Tools

MOAB training

Job description

Great River Health in West Burlington, IA, seeks a Crisis Interventionist for the Behavioral Health Assessment Team. The role provides direct support to individuals with mental health needs, performing triage screenings and facilitating rapid stabilization and safe discharge planning.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help connect clients to community resources such as housing, employment, and legal aid.