What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Intervention Specialist position at Center For Community Resources Incorporated?
Center for Community Resources
Huntingdon, PA
- Must Reside in Huntingdon County!
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Center for Community Resources is looking for a compassionate mental health professional to join our Huntingdon/Mifflin/Juniata team as an on-call Crisis Intervention Specialist. Crisis intervention services include telephone and mobile assessments, emergency services coordination, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol resources.
CCR’s mission is connecting people to services, and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being.
This is a very rewarding position that can develop into a long-term career. At CCR, there are a lot of opportunities for career development. It is a great way to hone clinical skills and gain varied experience, since crisis counselors work with all populations and coordinate with many local schools and providers.
We are currently hiring for weekend/overnight on-call positions. This position requires an individual to be on-call at least 3 weekend days (Saturdays or Sundays) per month OR 2 full weekends a month. The on-call position is for primarily weekends but could also cover overnights/evenings during the week, as needed.
We are specifically looking for an individual located in Huntingdon County for this opening.
The base pay for the position is $21.54/hour. The on-call rate is $23/hour, with the on-call incentive being $300 per week. We offer a shift differential of $0.75/hr for time worked 4PM-12AM and $1.50/hr for time worked 12AM-8AM
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On-Call
- Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays)
Essential Functions:
- Provide Crisis Intervention through service lines of phone, walk-in, mobile, and text/chat.
- Completion of safety assessments with NSPL assessment tool and safety planning.
- Complete all reports and documentation in a timely fashion.
- Facilitate service coordination with community services involved along with interagency resources.
- Maintain quality standards.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
- Participates in continuous professional development.
- May also include comprehensive Crisis Intervention and assessment through web-based (text/chat) services for individuals reaching out via The Unified Platform (988 Services) or ICarol (local services).
- Depending upon site location, Interim Housing services and Crisis Stabilization/Residential services may also be included functions of the job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Position Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Education:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling, Education or a related field. (Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred) or
Be a registered nurse or
Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience
- (Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred)
- (2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred)
Experience:
One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree. See experience requirements above for applicants without a bachelors degree.
Licenses, Certificates or Clearances:
Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
Valid Driver’s License.
Car Insurance Coverage Verification.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, computer literate, knowledge of 302/201 process, and knowledge of PA resources.
Other Factors or Requirements:
Able to exercise sound judgment.
Flexibility in scheduling.
Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Salary : $22 - $23