Crisis Intervention Specialist

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Full-time (Evening shift)
Center for Community Resources
Centre County, PA

1 Position Available

WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?

Crisis Intervention services include telephone, walk in and mobile assessment; counselors provide brief crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referrals to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health/drug and alcohol services in Centre County.

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.

There are openings for Evening crisis counselors. The hours are 4pm-12am. We offer an extra $.75 cent shift differential for the evening and $1.50/hr. for overnight shifts. However, you must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as crisis services are 24/7, 365 days a year.

The starting salary for this position is $21.54/hr. Crisis Counselors can work on call to respond to the community. The On-Call hourly rate is $23.00/hr. and we pay a stipend of $300.00 per week when covering on call for one full week.

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 experience in mental health field required.

Associate's 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 & Child(ren): $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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

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.