Short- Hour Crisis Intervention Specialist - Mental Health 345

Main Template; Center (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Free CEUs

Tuition discounts

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Telecare’s Windsor Center is seeking a Short-hour Crisis Intervention Specialist to help stabilize adults in crisis. You will screen and assess clients, link them to needed services, and support families during challenging moments.

Shifts include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, with wages starting at $23.00 to $25.15 per hour and geographic differentials applied. The role requires high school graduation or better, plus 1+ year of crisis intervention experience and appropriate

Qualifications

• Must have CPR, CPI and First Aid certifications.
• Direct service experience with Crisis Intervention is required.
• Sensitive to multicultural populations and issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and assessment to identify client needs.
• Assist in linking clients and families to crisis services and support.
• Work under supervision as a primary case manager to stabilize crisis situations.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI certification

First Aid certification

Education

Associates or better

Bachelors in Social Services

GED

High School diploma

Job description

Short- Hour Crisis Intervention Specialist - Mental Health 345

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: CRISI030780

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live…” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager to provide screening, assessment, and assist in linking services needed by members served and their family to overcome the crisis which brought them into the program.

Shifts Available:

Short-hour | AM | Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Days: Saturday/Sunday

Expected starting wage range is $23.00 - $25.15. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; or Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience with Crisis Intervention, including screening and assessments
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Windsor Center is a short-stay crisis stabilization unit (CSU) that offers 24/7 services to adults and youth. The Windsor Center aims to increase access to crisis services, reduce inpatient hospitalization, reduce the amount of time that law enforcement is involved in a mental health crisis, and strengthen the existing outpatient behavioral health services.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better in Social Services.

GED or better.

High School or better.

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