Crisis Specialist

Crisis Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$20.50 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion.

Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.

We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.

Hours :

Full Time; Available shifts include : Monday - Friday, 3 : 00 p.m. to 11 : 00 p.m., Monday - Friday 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m., Monday - Friday 11 : 00 a.m. - 7 : 00 p.m., Monday - Friday 12 : 00 p.m. - 8 : 00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday 11 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m. and Sunday - Thursday 7 : 00 p.m. - 3 : 00 a.m.

Rates & Benefits :

This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked 3 : 00 p.m. - 11 : p.m. Monday - Friday and a $2.00 shift differential for all hours worked on Saturday, Sunday and all 11 : 00 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m. shifts.

Base Pay Rate is 20.50 per hour plus one of the following, if applicable :

Master's degree +$1.00 per hour

Master's degree and LAC or LSW +$3.00 per hour

Master's degree and LPC or LCSW +$.50 per hour

Temporary Screener Certification +1.00 per hour

Full Screener Certification +$2.00 per hour

5 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +1.50 per hour

10 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +3.00 per hour

15 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +4.50 per hour

This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits :

3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year

Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits

403(b) employee participation and employer match

9 Agency-paid holidays

Training opportunities provided throughout the year

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff

Education / Experience :

Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required.

Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless / reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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