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Job Title:

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

34.40 - 35.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Torrance, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday - Thursday

Why Join Our Team? 

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; behavioral science preferred
• Master’s Degree in behavioral science

Or

• Licensed LVN/LPT

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Mental Health discipline) + 2 years of experience with severely emotionally disturbed children. One (1) year experience in Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) or equivalent required.
• Master’s Degree (Mental Health discipline) One (1) year experience in TBS or equivalent required.

Specialized Skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully provide Crisis Intervention to children in the Community Treatment Facility.
• Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to perform documentation requirements.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Crisis Specialist (CS) is responsible for providing Crisis Intervention to children in the Community Treatment Facility (CTF).  Assesses and prevents potential crises and de-escalates existing crises. The CS works in the residential milieu and performs duties in support of the facility. The CS works under the supervision of the TBS/Crisis Program Manager in collaboration with CTF Managers. Accurately documents all crises activity according to the policies.  During non-crisis times, models appropriate behavior, assist group leaders with behavior management, provide supportive/coaching interventions, assist resistant clients in program participation, and assist CTF staff in supervision.  Collaborates with clients’ treatment teams to develop safety plans. Communicates all Crisis Interventions to the CTF staff and the Primary Therapists.

Division & Program Overview:

• Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
• Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
• Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
• Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

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