Crisis Specialist (Crisis Residential Program) - CRISI006332

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Description: The Crisis Specialist will 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: Full Time, Tuesday through Saturday, 4 pm-12 am Location: West Reading, PA Program: Residential Crisis Center Pay Rate: $24 /hour

Job Functions: * Provide quality services based on established best practice principles * Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up * Maintain quality documentation of clinical service * Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, safety plans, and discharge planning * Provide all supporting documentation required for insurance authorization in a timely * Participate in both internal and external multidisciplinary treatment team meetings * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program residents, their families, payers, and behavioral health providers, including case management and ACT Teams, MCO care managers, and other local county and community partners * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local police, EMS, and emergency department staff * Prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Minimum Requirements: Experience and/or Education:  Bachelor's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 5 years OR Master's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 3 years

Clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What'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" * Discounts on Verizon mobile service * And More!

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity