The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion.
Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.
We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.
Hours:
Part Time; Available shifts include: Monday-Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Rates & Benefits:
This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked 3:00 p.m. - 11:p.m. Monday - Friday
Base Pay Rate is 20.50 per hour plus one of the following, if applicable:
- Master's degree +$1.00 per hour
- Master's degree and LAC or LSW +$3.00 per hour
- Master's degree and LPC or LCSW +$.50 per hour
- Temporary Screener Certification +1.00 per hour
- Full Screener Certification +$2.00 per hour
- 5 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +1.50 per hour
- 10 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +3.00 per hour
- 15 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +4.50 per hour
This is a Part Time position with the following benefits:
- New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
- Time and a half for hours worked on Agency recognized holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Part-time staff will receive a $9.60 bonus retention bonus for each eight-hour shift worked in the six-month time period
Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required.
Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field
- Minimum two years of mental health experience
- Valid driver's license in good standing with no recent suspensions, no excessive speeding over 20 MPH, and no more than two moving violations in last three years
- Ability to work Monday-Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., answer a 24-hour hotline, perform outreach as required, and report during inclement weather
- Master's degree in a mental health field
- Temporary Screener Certification or Full Screener Certification
What We Do
Legacy Treatment Services is a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in New Jersey. It is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adults, and families struggling with behavioral health issues through a range of clinical treatment and support services, including mental health services, addiction counseling, and medication management.
