Critical Intervention Specialist

About the role

CBEM brings lasting, positive changes to individuals with developmental disabilities, some of whom experience mental illness. The Critical Intervention Specialist provides crisis intervention, develops stabilization plans, consults with psychiatrists, BCBAs, and psychologists, participates in hotline rotation, clinical trainings, and interdisciplinary planning meetings. The interview process consists of an initial phone screen followed by a final face‑to‑face panel interview. The role is full‑time, exempt, based in Eureka, CA (serving Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, and Del Norte counties) and requires on‑site presence with hybrid work flexibility. Reports to the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in crisis; preventative, acute, or chronic crisis management.
• Develop a Stabilization Plan and Case Review.
• Consult with a Psychiatrist, BCBA, and Psychologist.
• Participate in a hotline rotation to address acute crisis calls.
• Participate in clinical trainings.
• Participate and/or facilitate Interdisciplinary planning meetings.

Requirements

• Experience in the human services field required.
• Must hold a California Driver’s license in good standing and insurance.
• Must live in close proximity to or within the catchment area (Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, & Del Norte counties).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Sociology, or other related Psychological fields.
• Preferred experience with the Developmentally Disabled population is a bonus.

Benefits

• Positive learning environment
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 4 Wellness Days
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Hybrid work opportunities with flexible schedules
• Language differential stipend
• Mileage & travel reimbursements
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (active on start date)
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Home internet stipend
• Company laptop and phone
• Group Supervision from a PsyD, PhD, and/or LMFT/LCSW
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Pay

• Salary: $72,510.98
• Opportunities for quarterly bonuses

Schedule

• Full‑time, exempt position
• In‑person/onsite required (Eureka, CA and surrounding counties)
• Hybrid work opportunities with flexible schedules