Join the LifeWays Crisis Services team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Crisis Services, the Crisis Professional provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to help individuals achieve crisis stabilization, recovery, and greater independence.
- Provide crisis intervention and support in both community and onsite settings
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Assist individuals with accessing community resources and services
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Support inpatient placement coordination and follow-up care
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Observe and communicate behavioral or mental health changes to clinical staff
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Provide crisis transportation and assist with support groups as needed
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Help maintain a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment
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Complete administrative and team support tasks as assigned
Required Education/Certification/Licensure
- Crisis Professional I: Bachelor’s-level degree from a human services field and two years of relevant experience in behavioral health services for bachelor’s,
- Crisis Professional II: Master’s level degree from a human services field and one year of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in any field with a human services-related concentration and one year of relevant experience, provided the individual also holds a bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field.
- Safety Care Non-violent Crisis Intervention training, upon hire.
- At least 40 hours of relevant training before primary response to any crisis
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Training, upon hire.
- Must possess a valid U.S motor vehicle operator’s license, and successfully complete motor vehicle record check.
Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure
- Master degree in related human service field with one year of relevant experience
- Behavioral Health Crisis Provider Training 40-hour (Or approved equivalent)
