Crisis Specialist, Masters Level

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

*For candidates who do not have license in both DC and MD, the program will reimburse the cost for one license after successfully completing your introductory period of work.  

*Work is performed primarily in the community and sometimes in the office setting. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Crisis Specialist of the ChAMPS program (Children and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service) provides mental health and behavioral crisis assessment and intervention services within the community. The position works with a partner and as member of a team of Crisis Specialists to provide rapid mobile response and crisis assessment and to assist with the stabilization or psychiatric hospitalization (when necessary) of children and adolescents ages 6-17, including youth up to age 21 when in the care and custody of DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA). To ensure the program has staffing coverage during the holidays, all staff are required to work a rotating holiday schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver crisis assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents in the community with a partner and as a member of a team.
• Deescalate and stabilize clients in their home or current environment and assess the therapeutic needs of the client and eligibility for services.
• Complete service documentation in client case records within 24 hours of the service.
• Conduct phone follow-up call within 24 hours of the deployment, and conduct face-to-face follow-up visit within 72 hours of the deployment.
• Maintain open client cases for up to 30 days.
• Collaborate with families, schools, law enforcement and emergency services, and other agencies and community partners to coordinate and facilitate services to clients.
• Participate in weekly individual supervision and consultation on each deployment with Clinical Manager. 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related field.
• Licensed clinician in relevant discipline (LGSW, LGPC, LICSW, LPC) in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland required within 90 days of employment.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with youth and/or families.
• Previous experience working in crisis intervention.

• Driving is required. Must have valid local driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with clients in a diverse community and demonstrate cultural competency.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program