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Crisis Specialist (Residential Program)

Job Description

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Crisis Specialist to conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting, including assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, as well as individual and group therapy. Schedule Details: Sunday through Thursday; 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm or Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pmProgram: Crisis Residential Program*Pay Rates Depend on Experience and Education*Location: Exton, PAJob Functions:
  • Possess knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and
    procedures governing the services performed.
  • Provides training to staff as identified by the Clinical Coordinator or Director.
  • Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments on new clients.
  • Acts as the clinical lead of the program during their designated shift.
  • Possess knowledge of and the ability to follow agency policies and procedures to carry out the care
    and treatment of clients.
  • Implement clinical crisis service goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.
  • Report to direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive
    manner.
  • Maintain personal compliance with all required training requirements and personnel documentation
    standards.

Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelor's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year OR Master's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 yearExperience: Experience in a behavioral health setting, including experience with crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems. Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification preferred.Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) with Employer Match
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
  • Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
  • And More!

Want to learn more?To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers #cpa610