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.

Hours:

Part Time; Available shifts include: Wednesday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Rates & Benefits:

This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked 3:00 p.m. - 11:p.m. Monday - Friday  

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

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.