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