Crisis Intervention Specialist
Summary
Provides crisis counseling, assessments, and referrals for mental health and substance use services in Huntingdon County, PA, during mid-shift hours.
Crisis Intervention Specialist – Full Time - Mid shift (1:00pm - 11:00pm) - *Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (10-hr shifts)
Center for Community Resources
Huntingdon County, PA
*Must Reside in Huntingdon County!
1 Position Available
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Center for Community Resources is looking for a compassionate mental health professional to join our Huntingdon/Mifflin/Juniata team as a Crisis Intervention Specialist. Crisis intervention services include telephone and mobile assessments, emergency services coordination, crisis counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol resources.
CCR’s mission is connecting people to services, and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and well-being.
This is a very rewarding position that can develop into a long-term career. At CCR, there are a lot of opportunities for career development. It is a great way to hone clinical skills and gain varied experience, since crisis counselors work with all populations and coordinate with many local schools and providers.
The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. We also offer a higher salary based on experience. We are currently hiring for one full-time position. All full-time staff also rotate weekend and overnight shifts on call. There is an on-call rotation of at least one week a month. The on-call hourly rate is $23.00/hr. and there is an additional stipend of $300.00 per week when on-call. There is an office in Lewistown for staff to work out of. We are specifically looking for an individual located in Huntingdon County for this opening.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. With major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field AND one year of experience in the mental health field required.
Associates degree in psychology/sociology or related field plus 2 years direct mental health experience.
Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Employee Only: $41.93/per pay
- Employee & Children: $73.32/per pay
- Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay
- Full Family: $121.61/per pay
- FREE Dental & Vision
- FSA – Flexible Spending Account
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6%
- Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year!
- 7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day!
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Buy-Up Short-term Disability
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.