Crisis Specialist - Part Time

The 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.

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

Education/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. 

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