Crisis Specialist

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

• Burlington County, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $22.50 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, 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: Full Time; Available shifts include: Monday
• Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday
• Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Sunday
• Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Rates & Benefits: This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked 3:00 p.m. - 11:p.m. Monday
• Friday and a $2.00 shift differential for all hours worked on Saturday, Sunday and all 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shifts. 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 Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits: 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits 403(b) employee participation and employer match 9 Agency-paid holidays Training opportunities provided throughout the year Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff Qualifications: 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. #LTS456