Crisis Intervention Specialist

at  Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton

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.

• 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