Mental Health Crisis Specialist

Mental Health Crisis Specialist

Provide support to community members and law enforcement by responding to calls related to mental health, substance abuse, and other social service needs. Provide immediate support and referral to resources for community members.

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis support to individuals struggling with mental health and substance misuse
• Provide referral to resources that offer support and treatment to individuals struggling with mental health and substance misuse
• Assist law enforcement in providing crisis support on calls to stabilize and connect individuals to the proper system of care
• Provide referrals for ongoing care for community members who have used law enforcement as a service entry point regularly in order to divert them to proper service providers without engaging with law enforcement

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in a related field
• Two years' experience in de-escalating crisis situations, mental health and substance use disorders and resources, and the criminal justice system
• Relevant lived experience may be a substitute for partial work experience
• Valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:
Full time, 37.5 hrs/wk Non-exempt Starting at $28.02

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values:
Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.