Stabilization Intervention Specialist, Youth Crisis Center

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Stabilization Intervention Specialist  
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* Location:

** Springfield, MO  
** Department:
** Rapid Access Unit  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-Time  
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* Job Summary:

** Are you passionate about helping young people navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Stabilization Intervention Specialist, where you'll make a meaningful difference every day by supporting youth experiencing behavioral health crises. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide direct intervention during critical moments, build valuable clinical and crisis response skills, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals, support families through difficult situations, and contribute to life-changing outcomes for youth in need.

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and resilient professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to promoting safety, hope, and recovery.

The Stabilization Intervention Specialist provides on-site crisis intervention and stabilization services to youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Working under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, this role assists with crisis screenings, safety planning, behavioral observation, emotional stabilization, and family engagement. The position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while supporting youth and families through crisis situations using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices.

** The Stabilization Intervention Specialist position offers...**  ·
** All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more  ·
** Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits  ·
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  ·
** Career Advancement & Wage Growth** - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income  ·
** Comprehensive Training** - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training  ·
** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement  
· Opportunity to work alongside licensed clinicians and interdisciplinary behavioral health professionals  
· Meaningful work supporting youth and families during critical moments of need  
· Collaborative team environment focused on recovery, safety, and positive outcomes  
· Experience in crisis stabilization, behavioral health intervention, and family support services
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Provide on-site crisis intervention and stabilization support for youth experiencing behavioral health emergencies, emotional dysregulation, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, and acute psychiatric symptoms  
· Deliver brief, skill-based interventions that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, resilience, and stabilization  
· Engage youth and caregivers in safety planning, crisis support, education, and recovery-focused services  
· Support the development and implementation of individualized crisis stabilization and safety plans under clinical supervision  
· Monitor behavioral and mental status changes and communicate observations to licensed clinical team members  
· Assist with crisis screenings, risk observations, and assessment-related activities  
· Coordinate with caregivers and families to provide education, emotional support, and ongoing…