Crisis Worker - Children's Mobile Crisis Team

About the role

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. To work as a team member to provide crisis intervention, support, safety plans and linkages to youth and families in Northeast Philadelphia, Region 1. The program operates 365 days/year from 8:00am – 10:00pm with rotating on-call coverage from 10:00pm – 8:00am. Hours for this position are full time, Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, education and support in person, with assigned team member, within a designated time frame to referrals received by DBH/CBH.
• Utilize approved evidence based practices and tools when providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA crisis intervention guidelines.
• Assure all interventions are family focused and family driven.
• Assist the family in the understanding of the events that led to the crisis from everyone’s perspective.
• Assist the child/youth and family in obtaining and maintaining culturally appropriate basic living needs including but not limited to housing, food, medical care, recreation and education.
• To provide follow-up care and/or transfer to other levels of care from the moment that an assessment is completed and the plan has been developed.
• Assure appointments are scheduled at a time and place convenient for the family. Minimal in nature.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family or psychology from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years experience in the CASSP system.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Active Driver's License and vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family or psychology from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years experience in the CASSP system.

Skills

• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and tools.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity.

Benefits

A company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!

Pay

Competitive pay with annual increases and performance and longevity bonuses.

Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.