Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialist

3 weeks ago


Secaucus, New Jersey, United States Mental Health Association Full time

The Mental Health Association is a leading organization in the field of mental health services, seeking an experienced Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and community outreach.

This is a challenging and rewarding role, requiring a high level of skill and expertise in crisis management. As a Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will be responsible for providing immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. This will involve utilizing evidence-based crisis services, such as Motivational Interviewing, to engage individuals and provide non-clinical support beyond the resolution of the immediate crisis.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis in the community.
  • Utilizing Motivational Interviewing to engage individuals and provide non-clinical support beyond the resolution of the immediate crisis.
  • Supporting individuals to de-escalate crisis and providing transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital's emergency departments for appropriate care and treatment.
  • Providing follow-up to community members in need of connections to social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access.
  • Direct follow-up with identified clients and collateral contacts as needed in order to facilitate access to appropriate services based on immediate client needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Two years' of continuous recovery experience based on personal experience with a mental illness or substance use disorder (AMI or SUD), and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals.
  • Must be certified by at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NSSDAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS); Certified Wellness Coach; Community Mental Health Associate Certificate.
  • The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation and intervention as related to community mental health in the community.
  • A valid NJ driver's license and a good driving record.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity.

This is a full-time position, offering a competitive salary of $65,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff, a generous 401(k) match, and plentiful paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others, please submit your application. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.



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