Crisis Intervention Specialist

Position Summary

Reports To: Program Director
Trainings: Annual, CPI, HSFAC required within 90 days from date of hire or transfer.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responds on site to the 1-800 state triaged crisis call within one hour.
• Utilizes the DHS assessment tool for identification of risk.
• Provides crisis stabilization services geared toward preserving the community placement up to a maximum 72 hour period, if assessment indicates no immediate danger to self and/or others.
• Works with the screening center to support on site (community based) screening, when indicated.
• Congnrols the inpatient admission, if indicated and according to established affiliation agreement.
• Links the child/family to community based services, when indicated and crisis stabilization is effected, according to established agreements.
• Develops the Individual Crisis plan for a period not to exceed eight weeks if further stabilization is indicated.
• Provides relevant feedback to the program coordinator re: provider network access and response to service authorization.
• Documents all services according to established standards.
• Provides timely relevant/required data to the Project Director as directed. Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery.

Minimal Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field.
• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field and have a minimum of one year related field work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree with three years' experience in working with children/families, and/or behavioral health.
• Master's Degree with one year experience with children/families and/or behavioral health.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, and shredder.
• Driving record to pass check and ability to drive in day/night and reasonable weather conditions.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare believes in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive total rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION DRUG, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

To support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.