What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST - CRISIS SERVICES - WINDHAM COUNTY position at Health Care and Rehabilitation Services?
Starting at $59,000 annually!
5,000 sign-on bonus
Starting with 4 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated) plus 12 sick days and 9 holidays per year!
Join one of Vermont's Best Places to Work for 5 years in a row!
Do you want to be the person that others turn to during a mental health crisis? If you excel in supporting others with compassion, empathy and a calm demeanor, this is the career path for you! As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will be providing risk assessment, brief supportive counseling, referral to resources and other identified supports to individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis.
HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those living in our community. We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for the more than 4,000 clients we serve.
To be successful in this role, you will have :
- A Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field; Master's degree is preferred.
- Experience working with people of all ages in the mental health and / or substance use context.
- The ability to complete a mental status exam and suicide assessment on individuals in distress and make appropriate referrals for services.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external providers.
Located just a short driving distance from Keene, New Hampshire, you can have it all - great family communities, work / life balance, no traffic, the shopping, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.
Join a team that makes a difference every day! Offering competitive compensation (and a sign-on bonus!), outstanding benefits including wellness incentives, snow tire subsidy and more! You will want to make this a job for your lifetime.
Salary : $59,000
