Job Description

Job Location: Screening and Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) - Burlington County, NJ 08036
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $20.50 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health CareThe 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:
Full Time; Available shifts include: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 12:00  p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. and Sunday - Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Rates & Benefits:
This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked 3:00 p.m. - 11:p.m. Monday - Friday and a $2.00 shift differential for all hours worked on Saturday, Sunday and all 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shifts.
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 Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff
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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