Crisis Mental Health Worker
The Crisis Mental Health Worker provides specialized care in a 24-hour community crisis stabilization unit, offering a less restrictive alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Responsibilities include facilitating treatment planning, engaging consumers in therapeutic activities, promoting health and safety, and maintaining a secure environment. This role requires strong crisis judgment, communication skills, and the ability to support individuals needing intensive supervision in a compassionate, structured setting.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will join a Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) unit and provide direct support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Core responsibilities include:
- Facilitate individual treatment planning and participate in care team activities
- Lead or support recreational, therapeutic, and coping-focused activities
- Encourage consumer health through nutrition and activities of daily living
- Maintain a safe, secure, and structured environment for consumers
- Use de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques when needed
- Document consumer progress and follow care plans accurately
- Collaborate with clinicians and emergency services to support timely care transitions
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field preferred
- Experience working with individuals who have mental health needs
- Prior experience in an acute mental health or crisis setting is preferred
- Ability to work with individuals needing high levels of support and supervision
- Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during crises
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to document clearly
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Schedule & Compensation
- Employment type: Part-time (as listed on posting)
- Typical shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Pay: $22.40 – $25.25 per week (weekly range provided by the posting). Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and certifications.
- Note: the posting references annual ranges based on a full-time (40 hours/week) equivalency — confirm exact hours and FTE during screening.
Why You’ll Like Working with Our Client
- Work in a mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on compassionate, accountable care
- Serve on a professional team in a newly renovated 8-bed Community Crisis Stabilization unit
- Gain hands-on experience in crisis stabilization and behavioral health interventions
- Opportunity for meaningful impact helping people access less-restrictive alternatives to inpatient hospitalization
Location & Employment Details
- Location: Quincy, MA (on-site)
- Industry: Healthcare & Nursing
- Employment type: Part-time
- Compensation: $22.40 – $25.25 (WEEK)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3pm – 11pm (confirm during screening/interview)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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