What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Intervention Specialist position at NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM?
POSITION: Crisis Intervention Specialist - Behavioral Health
LOCATION: La Salle office
HOURS: Sunday through Thursday 11:00p-7:30a- rotating evening and weekend schedule
Position Overview:
- Completes assessments of clients in crisis within ED of local hospitals to determine appropriate level of care
- Completes de-escalation of clients with acute symptoms
- Screens and evaluates clients for higher level of care
- Completes clinical assessments and treatment plans for clients deflected from ED
- Completes referrals for follow up from ED or to inpatient psych facilities
- Works after hours on a rotating evening and weekend schedule
Qualifications:
- Bachelor?s Degree in a Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Family Therapy or Human Service Field or LPN/RN
- Bachelor?s Degree in like field with 2 years? work experience in a Behavioral Health setting
- High School Diploma and 5 years working experience in clinical role in a behavioral health setting
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary with potential for annual increases
- Full Time Benefit package, including Health, dental, vision Insurance. LTD, 401K, PTO, Holidays
- Additional pay for after hours on call and call out pay
- Shift premium
