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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and patient care coordination, with a strong understanding of mental health regulations and procedures. Proficient in verbal de-escalation techniques and managing agitated or violent behavior in clinical settings.

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Crisis InterventionMental Health AssessmentUtilization ManagementVerbal De-EscalationPatient Care Coordination

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Hard Skills

Crisis Intervention ExperienceIntake AssessmentCase ManagementUtilization ReviewKnowledge of Mental Health RegulationsPatient RightsVoluntary/Involuntary Admission ProceduresAge-Appropriate CommunicationPre-Certification ProcessesPhysical Restraint Techniques

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingEmpathyInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Health ServicesEmergency DepartmentPatient Flow CoordinationMental Health RegulationsAgitation Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

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
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 pertaining 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
Ability to care for agitated/violent patients requiring seclusion/restraints
Ability to complete utilization management pre-certification processes
Ability to sit, stand, walk, write, type, hold charts, and frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds
Full legal name and current home address required in application
Employment history for the past seven years, including present employer, required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time employment
Equal Opportunity Employer