Crisis Intervention Specialist, Part-Time

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Provide comprehensive crisis intervention for patients and families presenting for psychiatric symptom assessment .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeBethlehem • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention and mental health assessment, with a strong understanding of mental health regulations and patient care procedures. Proficient in coordinating admissions, referrals, and managing patient flow within behavioral health services.

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Crisis InterventionMental Health AssessmentUtilization ManagementVerbal De-EscalationCase Management

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Hard Skills

Crisis Intervention ExperienceIntake AssessmentPatient Flow CoordinationPre-Certification ProcessesKnowledge of Mental Health RegulationsAgitation ManagementPhysical Restraint TechniquesVoluntary/Involuntary Admission ProceduresAge-Appropriate CommunicationClinical Mental Health Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationLiaison SkillsProblem-SolvingEmpathy

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Health ServicesManaged Care ModelsPatient RightsCrisis InterventionEmergency DepartmentWalk In CenterMental Health RegulationsUtilization ReviewAgitated PatientsSeclusion/Restraints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive crisis intervention for patients and families presenting for psychiatric symptom assessment
Coordinate admissions and referrals to appropriate levels of care
Conduct intake assessments in the Emergency Department and/or Walk In Center
Make referral recommendations and facilitate referral decisions and placement
Interact with physicians, advanced practitioners, care teams, and behavioral health staff
Coordinate with behavioral health team members regarding patient flow and placement
Serve as a liaison for other hospital and network sites
Support patient-care areas and external customers accessing Behavioral Health Services
Maintain knowledge of mental health regulations and admission procedures
Respond to agitation/violent behavior as a Control Team member
Monitor the therapeutic environment
Support utilization management and pre-certification processes
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mental health professional with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 2-6 years of equal job experience, or a Master’s degree in a human services field and 1-3 years of equal job experience
Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience required
Previous experience with case management/utilization review and managed care models preferred
Knowledge of Mental Health regulations and procedures concerning patient rights and voluntary/involuntary admission status
Competency in assessment, treatment range, growth and development, and age-appropriate communication
Ability to respond to agitation/violent behavior using verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint
Ability to care for agitated/violent patients who may require seclusion/restraints
Ability to complete pre-certification processes for intakes and consults
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer