Crisis Intervention Specialist

About the role

The Crisis Intervention Specialist provides trauma-informed crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety monitoring within a Community Behavioral Health Center. They support emergency responses, assist with safety drills and protocols, and maintain a calming, recovery-focused presence. The role includes modeling positive relationships, managing conflicts, supporting families and youth in crisis, and ensuring facility safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Support emergency responses and assist with safety drills and protocols
• Model positive relationships and manage conflicts
• Support families and youth in crisis
• Ensure facility safety standards are maintained
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Administer first aid or naloxone as needed
• Transport individuals as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (BA preferred)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle access

Pay

$25.46/hour plus shift differentials