What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Intervention Specialist - Knox position at BHP?
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Duties: In this role, you will be provide crisis intervention services to individuals in community settings in Licking County. Services being a Public Health Officer, with the ability to write involuntary admissions, and completing Hospital Pre-Screens for Psychiatric admissions or community safety plans, as well as mobile crisis services for children and adults. Each staff is designated a specific shift and location, for a 40 hour work week, with the addition of a one (1), twelve (12) hour On Call shift a month, and on a rotation basis to provide a required holiday coverage, once or twice a year. Staff are compensated for On Call hours and overtime for any worked hours during that On Call shift. Each staff has access to the Crisis Supervisor 365 days of the year, 24/7, for consultation purposes, as well as to team members working the same shift. There are no productivity requirements or on going caseloads, and each day is varied, can be fast paced and often very interesting. Opportunities for additional training and advancement in professional growth are available, and encouraged.
The Organization: Since 1955, Behavioral Health Care Partners (Formally known as Moundbuilders Guidance Center) has been providing integrated mental health and addiction treatment services for youth, adults and families. In addition, we offer:
- Exceptional pay
- Great benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Counseling
- 403b retirement plan with matching funds
- CEUs, Licensure/Certification/DEA Reimbursements, NP – CEU Stipend – Multiple Loan Forgiveness Programs, and employee discounts
- Accrued paid time off including 2 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days per year, and 10 paid holidays
- Flexible schedule/Potential Hybrid Model
- 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) various shifts available
- Sign on bonuses available
Our Location: We are located at 65 Messimer Drive in Newark, Ohio, a short 30-minute scenic commute from Columbus, Zanesville, Lancaster, and Mount Vernon.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other service providers. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling with one to three years of social work experience. Independent licensure preferred. Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); State of Ohio Driver’s License. BLS/CPR certification required. Basic computer, phone and typing skills are necessary for all positions.
To Apply: Online at www.bhcpartners.org/careers
BHP is an EEO and ADA compliant organization.
