Crisis Intervention Specialist

The pay for this position is $59,752.50-$64,704 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! 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. A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience required; 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 Lebanon and Hanover, 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 and a company that has been named one of Vermont's Best Places to work for SIX years in a row. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)