Director Of Crisis Intervention Services

This is a merit hire position. The Dauphin County Mental Health/Autism/Developmental Programs is currently accepting applications for a full-time position of Director of Crisis Intervention Services. The hourly rate for this position is $27.92. The Director of Crisis Intervention is responsible for the administrative and supervisory work associated with assisting the Dauphin County Mental Health/ Autism/ Developmental Programs Administrator 3 in directing the crisis intervention components of the County mental health/developmental programs agency.  Work includes the supervision of all crisis intervention services in the County.  In this capacity, the Director of Crisis Intervention analyzes and assists in planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive crisis intervention program, providing telephone, walk-in, and mobile crisis services; and monitors direct services to ensure program quality and conformance with established Federal, State, and Local mental health regulations and policies.  Supervision is exercised directly over two program supervisors and indirectly over 22 full and part-time crisis intervention staff members. Director of Crisis Intervention also maintains coordination and oversight of external licensed crisis intervention providers in the county, credentialed under the HC MCO to assure continuity of services and completion of all emergency service obligations.   In the absence of the County Mental Health/Autism/Developmental Programs Administrator 3, the employee is responsible for the continued operations of the crisis intervention program.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of experience in public or private social work, which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and a master’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

• Or five years of experience in public or private social work, which included one year in a public welfare program and one year in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor’s degree/ or an RN in the state of Pennsylvania, which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

• Or a PA-credentialed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

At the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver’s license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.