Volunteer Behavioral Health is now seeking Crisis Intervention Specialists in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area.

Crisis Intervention Specialists provide mobile crisis assessment, counseling, linkage and other services to persons in a mental health crisis to include alcohol and/or drug abuse problems.

The schedule for this position is either:

Sunday-Wednesday 12pm-10pm

or

Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-10pm

What You’ll Do

1. Work face-to-face with consumers in assisting them in the resolution of their crisis and providing intervention and referrals in the least restrictive environment.

2. Knowledge of computer skills to be able to search and enter data in the Electronic Record system.

3. Respond when dispatched or to clients presenting to a Walk in Center, complete evaluations and data entry in an efficient manner to meet standards when possible.

4. Complete all data entry according to quality management standards and procedures.

5. Provide follow up phone calls within 24 hours to make sure follow-up instructions are understood or referrals were accepted.

6. Participate in staff meetings, training and supervisory sessions as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related area.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, diplomatic, and helpful orientation.
• Above average assessment skills, particularly for suicidal potential and potential to harm others
• The ability to use good judgment and function well in pressure situations
• Knowledge of commitment procedures
• Knowledge of community resources
• Timely, accurate and thorough documentation of client records as well as work activities.
• Must maintain certification in CPR and First Aid required. Certification must be completed within the first 30 days of employment. Company will provide training.

What You’ll Receive

• The pay for this position starts at $20.67 per hour (plus shift differential for weekends), based on experience.
• Mileage is reimbursed.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, EAP and many others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person