Crisis Support Specialist

Who We Are :

Beacon Specialized Living is a mission-based business devoted to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings including small group residential settings, community-based day programs, and supported person's homes. We have offices in Fairfax and Prince William Counties where these positions would be based out of.

We offer a supportive environment to build your career in clinical human services through our inclusive company culture and best-practice approach. We offer both flexibility and work-life balance in this unique role, something that is rarely found in the mental and behavioral health fields.

What We are Looking For :

We are currently hiring Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) and Qualified Developmental Disability Professionals (QDDP) to serve as Crisis Support Specialists. Do you enjoy expanding your skills, want a collaborative work environment, and are capable of supporting people with significant behavioral challenges? Then this position is the perfect fit for you! The preferred candidates would provide crisis support services to adults who have had a disruption in their community status, they are causing harm to self or others or if they are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization. The Crisis Specialist will work with identified individuals who are experiencing acute and severe mental health conditions in their residential or day program setting.

What You Will Do as a Crisis Support Specialist :

Complete face to face assessments to determine support needs

Coordinate the development and timely submission of Individualized Service Plans, crisis notes and all other required program documentation

Maintain and ensure compliance with DBHDS and Medicaid standard

Ensure all Serious Incident Reports are completed within 24-hours

Meet with clinical supervisor regularly staff and assign / reassign cases

Perform client file audits as needed to ensure compliance with all Medicaid and DBHDS standards

Ensure safety planning is completed on day 1 of service initiation due to the acute nature of symptoms and short admission timeframe.

Participate in an on-call rotation

Complete additional assessments and attend meetings as needed

Provide guidance and model appropriate de-escalation of challenging behaviors during times of crisis

Adhere to all agency’s policies / procedures and complete other tasks assigned by Program Director for successful operation of the program

What You'll Be Compensated :

Annual salary up to $65,000, depending on credentials and experience.

Pathway to Becoming a Fully-Licensed Behavior Specialist!

An array of benefits to include Health / Dental / Vision Insurance

Piad orientation and training program for a smooth transition

Flexible schedule

401(k) with match

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits, such as short term disability, long term disability, pet insurance

Free life insurance plan

Free CEUs!

Employee discounts to local vendors

Additional bonus opportunities

hybrid work schedule once fully trained

What You Need to Have :

Position requires at a minimum : BA / BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, or a related area from an accredited college oruniversity

At least 2 years of documented experience working with special needs and challenging behaviors, particularly with the ID / DD population

Experience in developing crisis support plans

You must either have your QHMP or QDDP qualification or be eligible for the certification

Documentation of experience working with / developing behavior plans with special needs populations is REQUIRED

Significant experience working with ABA-based supports or in an environment that is committed to positive behavioral supports a plus

Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends and be able to respond to crisis situations

Interested in joining Beacon Specialized Living and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? We are thrilled to work with you!

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : 401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person