Crisis Specialist - Part Time Weekends

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ 08036Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $20.50 - $24.00 HourlyJob Shift: Weekends/HolidaysJob Category: Health CareThe Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention.  Outreaches as required.  Answers a 24 hour hotline.  Expected to report for work in inclement weather.  Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion.   Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option.   Hours: Part Time; Available shifts include: Saturdays & Sundays - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.    Rates & Benefits: Base Pay Rate is 20.50 per hour plus one of the following, if applicable: Master's degree +$1.00  per hour Master's degree and LAC or LSW +$3.00 per hour Master's degree and LPC or LCSW +$.50 per hour Temporary Screener Certification +1.00 per hour Full Screener Certification +$2.00 per hour 5 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +1.50 per hour 10 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +3.00 per hour 15 years' experience per DMHAS standards post-degree +4.50 per hour This is a Part Time position with the following benefits: New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Time and a half for hours worked on Agency recognized holidays Training opportunities provided throughout the year Part-time staff will receive a $9.60 bonus retention bonus for each eight-hour shift worked in the six-month time period QualificationsEducation/Experience: Master’s Degree in a mental health field preferred. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field and two years of mental health experience required. Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   #LTS456