Crisis Intervention Specialist – Weekend

St. Luke's University Health Network

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

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeLehighton • 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 rights. Proficient in managing agitated patients and coordinating care within a behavioral health team.

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Crisis Intervention ExperienceMental Health Regulations KnowledgePatient Assessment CompetencyVerbal De-Escalation SkillsCase Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionPatient AssessmentCrisis ManagementUtilization ManagementBehavioral Health CoordinationPatient PlacementAgitation ManagementSeclusion and Restraint ProceduresIntake AssessmentReferral Coordination

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingEmpathyInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthPatient RightsVoluntary AdmissionInvoluntary AdmissionManaged Care ModelBehavioral Health ServicesEmergency DepartmentCrisis Intervention ServicesPatient Flow CoordinationTherapeutic Environment Monitoring

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 patient 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 seeking behavioral health services
Maintain knowledge of mental health regulations and procedures concerning patient rights and admission status
Serve on the Control Team and respond to agitation/violent behavior
Provide care for agitated/violent patients requiring seclusion or restraints
Support utilization management and the pre-certification process for intakes and consults
Monitor the therapeutic environment
Perform other related duties as assigned
Meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, writing, typing, chart handling, lifting up to 10 pounds, and relevant visual and hearing functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mental health professional with a minimum of one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 2-6 years of equal job experience; or Master’s degree in a human services field and 1-3 years of equal job experience
Minimum 1 year of direct clinical mental health/crisis intervention experience required
Knowledge of mental health regulations and procedures relating to patient rights and voluntary/involuntary admission status
Competency in assessment, range of treatment, growth and development, and age-appropriate communication
Ability to respond to agitation/violent behavior using verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint
Competence in caring for agitated/violent patients who may require seclusion/restraints
Previous case management/utilization review and managed care model experience preferred
Full legal name and current home address required in application
Employment history for the past seven years, including present employer, required