Crisis Worker Mental Health

Scranton Counseling Center, the area’s largest, fully integrated, comprehensive behavioral health provider has openings for positions part of our 24/7 mental health crisis service which is responsible for the evaluation of children and adults presenting after normal business hours with behavioral health crises.

SCC is looking to hire PT weekend Crisis Workers and FT Crisis Workers.

Crisis staff are stationed at Scranton Counseling Center and travel to provide on-site services at Lackawanna and Susquehanna County hospitals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing immediate response to screen incoming calls; perform timely face-to-face client assessments for on-site intervention and disposition in consultation with the Center’s on call psychiatrist and emergency room physicians; consult with County Delegates regarding section 302 Warrants and involuntary commitments for inpatient psychiatric care; provide information and referral for individuals engaged who do not require psychiatric hospitalization; work cooperatively and collaboratively with coworkers and emergency room staff.

Successful candidates must possess a self-directed and disciplined approach and the ability to complete all duties efficiently. A professional, nonjudgmental, demeanor in working with clients is a must. Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required. A Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health or directly related field. Candidates with Masters Degrees will also be considered.

The PT position is every other weekend position and requires 12 hour shifts. The FT positions require flexibility on different shifts.

Comprehensive training including paid shadowing experienced crisis workers is provided.

Scranton Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP).