Crisis Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to encourage growth and promote positive, healthy lives? CONCERN is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services to children and their families. Since 1978, CONCERN has brought hope, offered opportunity, and inspired change in the communities that we serve.

Our Crisis program is searching for a part-time variable Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in environments where no two days are the same and have a passion for helping our community members through times of distress.

Crisis Intervention Specialists are available 24 / 7 on a rotation basis to assist our consumers in times of need. You’ll work to determine the immediate safety steps to be taken and provide appropriate interventions and resources that address the current mental health needs. These services are provided over the phone to callers through our hotline and mobile when needed often to further assess needs in a clinical environment like a hospital setting.

The hours for this position are variable and dependent upon needs for coverage. Perfect opportunity for someone looking for supplemental income! Don’t hesitate to apply if interested, we can often work around your availability!

What Do I Need?

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling, Education or a related field.

OR

Registered Nurse

OR

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

OR

Consumer or family member who has 1 year of experience as an advocate or leader in a consumer or family group with a High School diploma or equivalency.

Other Requirements

• You will maintain required state and federal clearances.
• You will maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel to consumer locations as assigned.
• You will have strong organizational skills.
• You will be comfortable using technology for documentation.
• You will have strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• You will have the ability to be both a team player and work well independently.

Duties and Responsibilities

Hours of Work

Schedule and hours are varied as part of an on-call rotation.

What Do I Get?

$15-$25 / hour

This position has variable pay rates based on weekday / weekend per diem and services provided :

Weekday on-call per diem :   $60 First on Call / $50 Secondary / $40 Tertiary / $20 Quaternary

Weekend on-call day per diem :  $120 First on Call / $100 Secondary / $80 Tertiary / $20 Quaternary

Holiday on-call day per diem :  $150 First on Call / $120 Secondary / $100 Tertiary / $50 Quaternary

Telephone service delivery- $15 / hour

Mobile service delivery- $25 / hour plus round-trip mileage per mile.

Benefits

401k + 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!)

Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for  ALL  employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! ( EMPLOYER PAID! ) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs!

4 hours of Birthday Holiday pay!

Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)

Employee Referral Program

What happens next?

After you apply, a member of the hiring team will review your qualifications and experience. If determined you are a good match, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

EOE