Crisis Intervention Specialist at Center for… · DuBois

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Full-time Position (12:00pm - 8:00pm)

Mid shift w/ Weekend, Holiday, and on-call rotations

Center for Community Resources

Clearfield & Jefferson Counties

WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?

Center for Community Resources is currently seeking a professional mental health mobile crisis worker to serve Clearfield/Jefferson County individuals. This position will provide immediate mobile response for emergency mental health screenings in Clearfield/Jefferson Counties.

This is a full-time position, and the hours will be mid shift (12pm-8pm). Must be flexible to cover weekends responding to mental health emergencies. Crisis Intervention services operate 24/7, 365 days year, so you must be flexible. This position will work up to 40 hours per week in Dubois office and participate in the on-call rotation.

The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. We also offer a possible higher salary based on experience. Crisis Counselors will be part of an on-call rotation to respond to the community. The On-Call hourly rate is $23.00/hr and we pay a stipend of up to $300.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.

Essential Functions:

· Provide mobile mental health crisis intervention, assessment for safety and general needs.

· Complete all reports and documentation in a timely fashion.

· Maintain quality standards.

· Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and some additional office hours.

· Able to exercise sound judgement.

· Maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required. With major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field AND one year experience in mental health field required.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA

*Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

*This position may be eligible for loan forgiveness and participation in the Behavioral Health and Higher Education Plan, subject to program requirements and employee eligibility. Participation and approval are determined by the applicable program administrator and are not guaranteed by the employer. Please go to www.bhhep.org to see eligibility.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical: Employee $41.93/pay
• Employee + Child(ren) $73.32/pay
• Employee + Spouse $93.60/pay
• Employee + Family $121.61/pay
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• FREE Healthy Merits Well-Being Program

EMPLOYER-PAID COVERAGE

• FREE Life Insurance
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• FREE Long-Term Disability

TIME OFF & WORK LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 20 PTO days in your first year
• 25 PTO days at 5 years
• 30 PTO days at 11 years
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Personal Day
• PTO Cash-Out Option
• Flexible scheduling opportunities

RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL

• 403(b) Retirement Plan Employer match up to 6%
• Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
• Pre-tax & Roth contribution options

EDUCATION & SUPPORT

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester / $4,000 per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Insurance Buy-Up Life & AD&D Insurance

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.

Essential Functions*