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Legacy Treatment Services Crisis Specialist in Burlington County, New Jersey
Crisis Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion.
Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property.
We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.
This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:
3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
403(b) employee participation and employer match
9 Agency-paid holidays
Training opportunities provided throughout the year
Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
Retention bonus offered biannually, $1.3k for full time staff
Hours:
Full Time; Available shifts include: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. and Sunday - Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required .
Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.