Part-Time Crisis Intervention Specialist

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a part-time staff member for triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, and referral to community resources. Responsibilities include patient registration, insurance validation, and documentation of assessment information.

The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and assists petitioners with involuntary commitment (302). An Associate's Degree is required, with a Bachelor's in related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree coursework preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in a Mental Health related role; or 2 years in human services with direct client contact; Associates degree in related field acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Triages and provides crisis counseling to patients and families.
• Educates patients and families and links to community resources and programs.
• Registers patients and validates insurance coverage; collects and documents assessment information.
• Monitors patients to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assists with involuntary commitment (302).

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree coursework (counseling, sociology, psychology, human services, social work, criminal justice, or education)

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a part-time staff member for triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, and referral to community resources. Responsibilities include patient registration, insurance validation, and documentation of assessment information.

The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and assists petitioners with involuntary commitment (302). An Associate's Degree is required, with a Bachelor's in related fields preferred.