Crisis Intervention Specialist - Adult Bridge

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Adult Bridge

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Competitive Salary, Sign on Bonus + 33 paid days off, and generous medical benefits!

• Counsel clients as needed when presenting with acute crisis and in danger of harm to self or others.
• Assist with Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) statements and CCOP consults as needed.
• Provide support to staff serving clients experiencing acute crises and help clients dealing with other distressing issues.
• Apply effective crisis intervention skills, suicide prevention and intervention strategies, and problem‑solving techniques when responding to individuals in crisis or supporting direct service staff.
• Work collaboratively with F&CS staff to engage clients in appropriate services.
• Provide clinical leadership when needed in crisis situations, including case consultation or working directly with a client.
• Consult with other health professionals to request assistance for any recovery and intervention options as needed.
• Recommend treatment adjustments and interventions through client interview and the case review process.
• Consult with the F&CS Crisis Intervention team and agency Suicidologist for complex and difficult client situations.

• Assist staff by supervising complex cases and providing treatment recommendations, adjustments, or interventions needed for clients.
• Provide clinical guidance, training, and expertise for staff lacking crisis intervention experience.
• Facilitate team meetings as a backup to Clinical Supervisor, including huddles and high‑risk staffing.
• Provide feedback on ways to improve the delivery and types of clinical services offered to clients.
• Provide a supportive environment for employees by modeling and teaching work management, change management, communication skills, self‑care, and addressing personal barriers and strengths.
• Advise on treatment for clients who may require more intensive or specialized mental health care, offering supportive treatment options until clients can be engaged in outpatient care as appropriate.
• Attend Incident Review Committee to provide case presentation, discuss recommendations, and ensure implementation.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisors to ensure ongoing staff and client needs are met.
• Oversee and review clinical work procedures as needed, working with the Clinical Director and Program Director to implement changes or process improvements.

• Identify staff training needs to be addressed by the agency clinical training department and/or individual programs.
• Assist with supporting and training current or newly hired clinical supervisory staff.
• Develop a monthly training schedule and deliver information in program meetings.

• Inform the Clinical Director and/or Program Director promptly of all relevant staff morale and employee satisfaction issues, political, financial, clinical, and liability concerns, and make recommendations for any changes in procedures, protocols, and/or new processes.
• Identify agenda items for staff meetings.

• Stay actively informed of emerging best practice and enhanced protocols for suicide and homicide prevention and intervention.
• Collaborate with clinical director and program director to implement changes and best practices used in the program.
• Actively enhance knowledge of critical analysis in decision making.
• Understand and develop advanced evidence‑based practice and specialty skills.
• Model essential behaviors for program staff.

• Master's Degree in social sciences is required.

• Trained in mental health crisis intervention.
• Training in suicide prevention and intervention is preferred.
• Preferred crisis intervention experience.
• Excellent communication and listening skills to understand and assess the client's situation and evaluate the level of their emotional and psychological state.
• Fully licensed as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LBP.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care