Crisis Specialist (Residential Program)

Job Description

The Crisis Specialist conducts crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting. Duties include assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, individual and group therapy.

Schedule Details

• Sunday through Thursday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
• Monday through Friday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Program

Crisis Residential Program

Pay Rates

Depend on Experience and Education

Location

Exton, PA

Job Functions

• Possess knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the services performed.
• Provides training to staff as identified by the Clinical Coordinator or Director.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments on new clients.
• Acts as the clinical lead of the program during their designated shift.
• Possess knowledge of and the ability to follow agency policies and procedures to carry out the care and treatment of clients.
• Implement clinical crisis service goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.
• Report to direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Maintain personal compliance with all required training requirements and personnel documentation standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year OR Master's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year
• Experience: Experience in a behavioral health setting, including experience with crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification preferred.
• Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Total Rewards

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”

What’s in it for you?

At Chimes, you will have the opportunity to achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization. Learn more at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

About Chimes

Chimes is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.