Part-Time Community Crisis Intervention Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician to provide community-based outreach, engagement, and crisis intervention for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges across St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Clinton, Washington, and Monroe Counties.

This part-time, as-needed role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety planning, and connection to services, with starting pay of $17.00–$18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or skills in human services and working with adults.
• Personal recovery experience required and willingness to share lived recovery journey.
• Ability to obtain CRSS credential within one year of hire.
• Background in social services or related fields preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Basic computer proficiency including MS Word and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based crisis intervention, outreach, engagement, and stabilization.
• Promote recovery-oriented care using trauma-informed practices.
• Complete documentation and data entry per requirements including safety plans.
• Maintain timely records and ensure plans are completed and filed.
• Build relationships with consumers, hospitals, and community partners.
• Attend supervision, trainings, and required Chestnut education.
• Uphold Chestnut's customer-service standards and confidentiality.
• Provide backup support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Human services experience

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

CRSS credential within 1 year

Recovery experience

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Crisis Intervention Engagement Technician to provide community-based outreach, engagement, and crisis intervention for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges across St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Clinton, Washington, and Monroe Counties.

This part-time, as-needed role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safety planning, and connection to services, with starting pay of $17.00–$18.00 per hour.