Evening Crisis Intervention Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist for evening shifts in Illinois’ Madison, Greene, Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, and Bond counties. Great fit for candidates with a strong background in crisis services and trauma-informed care.

The role emphasizes assessment, safety planning, and connections to community resources, with a starting pay of $21–$22 per hour and a $2 differential for second shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and 5 years of supervised mental health experience.
• Or a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with under 1,000 supervised hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis intervention services, including assessments, safety planning, and referrals.
• Complete documentation promptly—100% assessments and safety plans at time of service; 80% progress notes within 24 hours.
• Support individuals through court-ordered assessments, group services, and case management.
• Use recovery-oriented language and practices emphasizing hope, empowerment, and self-direction.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and natural support systems; maintain community relationships.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and supervision; provide after-hours crisis support as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold customer service standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Community resource referral

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field with less than 1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

EMR

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist for evening shifts in Illinois’ Madison, Greene, Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, and Bond counties. Great fit for candidates with a strong background in crisis services and trauma-informed care.

The role emphasizes assessment, safety planning, and connections to community resources, with a starting pay of $21–$22 per hour and a $2 differential for second shift.