Crisis Engagement Specialist
Location: Carlyle CRC, Vandalia CRC, Centralia CRC
Hiring for all shifts: first, second and third shifts available
Must be 21 y/o have valid driver's license and auto insurance
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Pay:
GED or Equivalent $16; CRSS $17; Bachelors and CRSS $18
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Person with lived experience in recovery from a mental illness or experience navigating the mental health system for a family member or loved one.
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High School equivalent with a Certified Recovery Support Specialist or the ability to become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist within one year of employment (training provided)
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Knowledge and training in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders/Diagnosis
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Responsibilities: (Training Provided)
Participate on a Crisis team along side mental health professionals responding to person’s experiencing mental health crisis in the community by:
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Participating on Crisis Line Calls
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Providing Brief Solution Focused Crisis Counseling
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Off-Site Mobile Crisis Response
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Follow up and referral
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Safety Planning
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Documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
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Must be able to travel
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Crisis Counselor's Benefits:
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Paid time off (sick, vacation, personal time, holidays)
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Retirement Plan
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Health Insurance Offered
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Life Insurance
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Free Supervision for Clinical License
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HRSA/NHSC STAR Federal Loan Repayment Site
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CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.96 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
Mandatory Vaccine for staff unless qualifying exemption.