Daytime Crisis Worker

Daytime Crisis Worker

The Walk-In Crisis Worker provides in-person and phone-based assessment, intervention, and support for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies, including adults, children, and adolescents. As part of a multidisciplinary crisis team, this role conducts evaluations, coordinates care, engages support systems, and connects clients with appropriate community resources.

This full-time position requires the ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments, maintain safety protocols, complete clinical documentation, and collaborate with internal teams and external resources. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally are required.

Qualifications/

Education:

The position requires an individual to have one of the following:

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Activity Therapies, Counseling, Education, or related fields and 3 years of Mental Health direct care experience.
• 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.
• Be a registered nurse.
• 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.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency and 3 years of mental health direct care experience in public or private human services with employment as a mental health staff person prior January 1, 1992.
• Be a consumer or a family member who has 1 year of experience as an advocate or leader in a consumers or family group, and has a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Staff persons employed by a provider who have 5 years' experience as a supervisor of mental health services in a mental health agency prior to January 1, 1992, are exempted from this section.
• Valid PA Driver's License

Must possess a working knowledge of the philosophy, concepts, mandates and operations of community health services and other human services agencies. They must have a knowledge of Crisis Intervention techniques and be proficient in writing and verbal communication skills.

Salary:

• Starting at $33,000 + experience per year (Bachelor's Level)
• Starting at $39,000 + experience per year (Master's Level)

EOE