Crisis Intervention Specialist
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED·State College, Pennsylvania
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED·State College, Pennsylvania
Provide crisis intervention services including telephone, walk-in, and mobile assessments to the community. Offer brief counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol services.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. With major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, history, criminal justice, nursing, counseling, education, theology, political science or related field AND one year experience in mental health field required. Associate's degree in psychology/sociology or related field plus 2 years direct mental health experience. Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA Benefits: Health Insurance Employee Only: $41.93/per pay Employee & Child(ren): $73.32/per pay Employee & Spouse: $93.60/per pay Full Family: $121.61/per pay FREE Dental & Vision FSA – Flexible Spending Account 403b Retirement Plan with Employer match up to 6% Earn up to 20 days paid time off in the first year! 7 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Personal Day! Tuition Reimbursement Short-Term Disability Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. QualificationsPosition Qualifications: Required: Preferred: Education: Must have a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling, Education or a related field. (Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred) or Be a registered nurse or Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience (Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred) (2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred) Experience: One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree. See experience requirements above for applicants without a bachelors degree. Licenses, Certificates or Clearances: Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances. Valid Driver’s License. Car Insurance Coverage Verification. Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, computer literate, knowledge of 302/201 process, and knowledge of PA resources. Other Factors or Requirements: Able to exercise sound judgment. Flexibility in scheduling. Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic. Maintain strict confidentiality. Essential Functions*
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field with one year of mental health experience, or an Associate's degree with two years of experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and required FBI and Act 33/34 clearances.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, crisis intervention roles are often tied to behavioral health, community services, and emergency response settings, so employers look for candidates who can respond calmly and document accurately. This role is competitive because it requires a human services background, a valid driver’s license, and clearances, while the benefits package includes dental insurance, an employee assistance program, life insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your degree or equivalent experience and gather your clearance documents; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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