Crisis Intervention Specialist, Weekends, Nights

St. Luke's University Health Network

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBethlehem • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and compliance with mental health regulations. Proficient in verbal de-escalation techniques and managing agitated patients in a clinical setting.

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Crisis Intervention ExperienceMental Health AssessmentVerbal De-Escalation TechniquesCompliance With Mental Health RegulationsCase Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionIntake AssessmentPatient Flow CoordinationUtilization ManagementPre-Certification ProcessesPatient Rights KnowledgeAgitated Patient CarePhysical Restraint TechniquesVoluntary/Involuntary Admission ProceduresAge-Appropriate Communication

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationLiaison SkillsProblem-SolvingAgitation Management

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthCrisis InterventionBehavioral Health ServicesManaged Care ModelsClinical Mental Health

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
Monitor compliance with mental health regulations and patient admission rights/status
Respond to agitation and violent behavior using verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint
Care for agitated/violent patients who may require seclusion or restraints
Support utilization management and pre-certification for intakes and consults
Monitor the therapeutic environment
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; 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
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 provide verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint responses to agitation/violent behavior
Competence caring for agitated/violent patients requiring seclusion/restraints
Ability to complete pre-certification processes for intakes and consults
Ability to meet stated physical and sensory requirements
Must provide full legal name, current home address, and employment history for the past seven years in the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Full-time employment