Crisis Intervention Specialist

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton • Full-time • Township of Hamilton, NJ, US • 4m ago

JOB SUMMARY: Provide crisis de-escalation to children and families, in the community. Provide short-term and intensive case management services for up to 8 weeks following the initial crisis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Deliver Crisis Response Services according to the schedule prepared by his/her Supervisor, and provide specific services and interventions for up to 72 hours as specified by his/her Supervisor

Provide clinical interventions to children and families in crisis following the Child Behavioral Health Services Model and Protocols

Comply with the Child Behavioral Health Services reporting requirements within the time constraints established

Achieve certification in utilizing the Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) and the Individual Crisis Plan (ICP)

Complete an initial assessment of the client’s needs based on program requirements and develop an ICP

Provide accurate and timely documentation of treatment provided to assigned clients and their families to assure a quality record

Successfully engage and relate effectively with clients, family, community representatives, outside agencies and other referral sources

Provide back-up on a needed basis to Family Intervention Specialist and Family Support Workers when other crisis teams are unavailable

Report directly to and be supervised by the Program Coordinator and/or Program Supervisor.

Seek and use supervision in a professional fashion.

Carry out job responsibilities in keeping with contractual requirements

Learn and use the Absolute and Anasazi Software programs that are used by the State system

Strive to implement the best practices currently in the field

Comply with all Council on Accreditation Standards of Catholic Charities

Attend staff meetings; work cooperatively with staff; participate with all team assignments established by supervisor; serve on professional committees as required by administration

Provide additional services as assigned by supervisor

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