Crisis Intervention Specialist Jobs
Crisis Intervention Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, community mental health centers, emergency services, and nonprofits, at every level from entry-level counselor to senior clinician, with specializations in mobile crisis response, suicide prevention, and psychiatric emergency care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find JobsLooking for remote work? View remote crisis intervention specialist jobs →Overview
Showing 5 of 75+ Crisis Intervention Specialist jobs
Hiring for all days - Full and Part-Time - 3rd Shift!
Job Summary
Serves as initial point of contact for individuals in acute distress. Gathers information, triages situation to determine appropriate response, and ensures timely emergency services.
Essential Job Functions
- Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Triages all individuals presenting to MCI, via phone and in person.
- Obtains demographic information, including verifying insurance, and enters into electronic medical record.
- Assigns cases to staff in collaboration with management.
- Provides support via phone and in person to individuals in crisis and documents in electronic medical record.
- Accompanies clinicians during assessments, as directed.
- Provides in person or phone follow up services to individuals, as assigned by management.
- Makes referrals and schedules CBHC intake appointments.
- Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Other Duties
- Performs additional duties, as directed by management.
Qualifications, Experience, and Education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant human services field.
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in human services field.
- Basic knowledge of mental health and substance use services, in addition to community resources and systems.
- Valid Driver’s License and use of personally insured vehicle for agency business.
Hiring for all days - Full and Part-Time - 3rd Shift!
Job Summary
Serves as initial point of contact for individuals in acute distress. Gathers information, triages situation to determine appropriate response, and ensures timely emergency services.
Essential Job Functions
- Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Triages all individuals presenting to MCI, via phone and in person.
- Obtains demographic information, including verifying insurance, and enters into electronic medical record.
- Assigns cases to staff in collaboration with management.
- Provides support via phone and in person to individuals in crisis and documents in electronic medical record.
- Accompanies clinicians during assessments, as directed.
- Provides in person or phone follow up services to individuals, as assigned by management.
- Makes referrals and schedules CBHC intake appointments.
- Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Other Duties
- Performs additional duties, as directed by management.
Qualifications, Experience, and Education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant human services field.
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in human services field.
- Basic knowledge of mental health and substance use services, in addition to community resources and systems.
- Valid Driver’s License and use of personally insured vehicle for agency business.
See All 75 Crisis Intervention Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsCrisis Intervention Specialist Job Market
Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in crisis intervention specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field
- Experience conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans with individuals in crisis
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care principles
- CPI nonviolent crisis intervention certification or equivalent training
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call hours
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and crisis documentation protocols
Tips for Your Crisis Intervention Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to crisis settings
Highlight direct experience with de-escalation techniques, safety planning, and crisis assessment tools like the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Vague references to 'counseling skills' won't stand out the way documented crisis-specific interventions do.
List every relevant certification clearly
Employers scan for credentials like CPI nonviolent crisis intervention, Mental Health First Aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Place these in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume so hiring managers find them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists crisis intervention specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting type
Mobile crisis teams, inpatient psychiatric units, and 988 call centers require different core competencies. When you search openings, filter or look for the specific care setting so your cover letter addresses the actual population and environment you'd be working in.
Prepare scenario-based interview answers
Interviewers for crisis roles almost always use behavioral questions tied to real incidents, like how you managed an actively suicidal caller or coordinated with law enforcement during a field response. Prepare two or three detailed examples using a situation-action-outcome structure.
Negotiate schedule and caseload, not just pay
Crisis work often involves rotating shifts, on-call obligations, and high caseloads that drive burnout. During the offer stage, ask directly about shift structure, average monthly call volume, and supervision frequency before you accept.
Crisis Intervention Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most crisis intervention specialists?
The most active employers for crisis intervention specialists right now are Riverside Community Care, Community Health Resources, and Seven Counties Services, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at community mental health centers, hospital systems, and organizations operating 988 crisis lifeline services.
How many crisis intervention specialist jobs are remote?
About 43% of crisis intervention specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in phone and chat-based crisis counseling for 988 lines and telehealth platforms. Field-based and mobile crisis positions almost always require in-person presence, so remote availability depends heavily on the specific role type.
How do you become a crisis intervention specialist?
Start by earning a degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field. Complete supervised clinical hours through internships or practicum placements in crisis or behavioral health settings. Obtain foundational certifications like Mental Health First Aid or CPI nonviolent crisis intervention training. Many employers also require licensure, such as an LCSW or LPC, for senior clinical crisis roles, so check state licensing requirements early.
Can you get hired as a crisis intervention specialist with little experience?
Entry-level crisis roles do exist, particularly at crisis hotlines and mobile crisis programs that provide structured on-the-job training. Volunteering with a crisis line or completing a practicum in a psychiatric emergency setting gives you documented experience that compensates for a thin resume. Emphasize any coursework in crisis theory, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care, and be specific about populations you've worked with, even in volunteer or internship contexts.
What does the crisis intervention specialist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm credentials and availability, followed by an in-person or panel interview with clinical supervisors. Expect scenario-based questions where you walk through how you'd assess and respond to a person in acute crisis. Some organizations add a written or simulated role-play component to evaluate de-escalation skills directly. Reference checks are standard and often include questions about your clinical judgment under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to crisis intervention specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to crisis intervention specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience level and care setting preference, then apply directly to each listing.
See All 75 Crisis Intervention Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs