Crisis Intervention Specialist - Full-time (Daylight and Overnight shifts available)
Center for Community Resources
Honesdale, PA
2 Positions
WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?
CCR is excited to be expanding its mental health services in Wayne County. We will be opening a Crisis Stabilization Center that includes Crisis Intervention services and Crisis Residential Services!
Are you a graduating senior and enrolled in a PA college or university? You could be eligible for tuition forgiveness with BHHEP! Learn more at www.bhhep.org.
Center for Community Resources Crisis Intervention Services is looking for a compassionate mental health professional. Crisis Intervention services include telephone, walk in and mobile assessment, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Wayne County.
CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being.
We offer an extra $0.75/ hr shift differential for the evening shift and $1.50 for overnight shift. This position allows for a great work-life balance. However, you must be flexible to work weekends.
The salary range for this position is $21.54/hr - $25.09/hr. We also offer a possible higher salary based on experience. Crisis Counselors can work on call to respond to the community. The On-Call hourly rate is $23.00/hr and we pay a stipend of $300.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. 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
Benefits:
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Health Insurance
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Employee Only: $41.93/per pay
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Employee & Child(ren): $73.32/per pay
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Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay
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Full Family: $121.61/per pay
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FREE Dental & Vision
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FSA – Flexible Spending Account
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403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
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Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year!
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7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day!
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Short-Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Supplemental Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Mileage Reimbursement set at the IRS rate.
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.
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.
Position Qualifications:
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
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(Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred)
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(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.
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