Crisis Intervention Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Crisis Counselor
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Position Summary:
Respond to crisis in community within 24 hours. De-escalate crisis and stabilize child and family unit. This position provides assessment, treatment planning and comprehensive case management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responds on site to the 1-800 state triaged crisis call within one hour. Utilizes the DHS assessment tool for identification of risk. Provides crisis stabilization services geared toward preserving the community placement up to a maximum 72 hour period, if assessment indicates no immediate danger to self and/or others. Works with the screening center to support on site (community based) screening, when indicated.
Coordinates the inpatient admission, if indicated and according to established affiliation agreement. Links the child/family to community based services, when indicated and crisis stabilization is effected, according to established agreements. Develops the Individual Crisis plan for a period not to exceed eight weeks if further stabilization is indicated. Provides relevant feedback to the program coordinator re: provider network access and response to service authorization.
Documents all services according to established standards. Provides timely relevant/required data to the Project Director as directed. Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery.
Minimal
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field. Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field and have a minimum of one year related field work experience
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree with three years' experience in working with children/families, and/or behavioral health. Master's Degree with one year experience with children/families and/or behavioral health.
Licensure:
Valid driver's license
Certifications:
Equipment Use:
Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder. Driving record to pass check and ability to drive in day/night and reasonable weather conditions.
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