Crisis Intervention Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Crisis Intervention Specialist will provide short-term crisis intervention  to help reduce potential harm to individuals who are in a behavioral health emergency.  They are responsible for conducting risk assessment, providing emotional support, utilizing de-escalation techniques, advocacy/assistance for person in crisis, referral information, and overall safety of neighbors andstaffon campus. The CIS will maintain case notes, resident records, documents, forms, and statistical information, and performs other related duties as required. The CIS will divert individuals from unnecessary conflict by providing timely crisis intervention to help stabilize behavior , and provide referrals and linkages to short or long-term community behavioral health services as needed.  

The Crisis Intervention Specialist will build a trusting relationship with neighbors; develop partnerships with behavioral health service organizations; and, serve as a liaison for the neighbor to facilitate access to services while improving the quality of services offered by CitySquare Programs. They will round regularly with staff and provide weekly updates on activity related to CitySquare.