Crisis Therapist Jobs

A Crisis Therapist provides immediate mental health support to individuals in times of extreme psychological distress, such as during a mental health crisis, personal trauma, or following a catastrophic event. This professional is skilled in recognizing symptoms of severe stress or mental illness, and is trained to intervene effectively to alleviate immediate suffering and prevent future harm. They work in a variety of settings such as mental health clinics, hospitals, police departments, and social service agencies. The Crisis Therapist's role is to evaluate the crisis situation, provide immediate counseling, and link individuals with long-term resources and support.

Important skills for a Crisis Therapist include excellent communication, empathy, resilience, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should be able to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Pertaining to certifications, it is essential for the therapist to have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Also, they must be licensed in their state to practice therapy, and some employers may require additional certifications in Crisis Intervention. Before becoming a Crisis Therapist, a person may have roles such as a Mental Health Counselor, Family Therapist, or Social Worker, which would provide exposure to crisis situations and the opportunity to develop the necessary skills.

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In Home Child Clinical Therapist

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Professional Development: Access specialized training, ongoing development, and FREE accredited CEU courses provided through Rutgers University Behavioral Health....

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago

Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician. Responsibilities : Implements counseling/therapy for assigned patients in both individual and group settings....

Senior Crisis Intervention Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Provides crisis intervention for callers with a focus on trauma, victimization, and other related issues....

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Per Diem - Franklin County

  • Franklin, ME
  • 2 hours ago
  • Franklin, ME
  • 2 hours ago

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Per Diem - Franklin County Job Code:12836 Location:Franklin 04634 Department:Crisis Intervention Adult FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem Summary: Based in Franklin County...

TO Interim Clinical Therapist - RTC

  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 2 hours ago

Conduct psychosocial assessments; coordinate, monitor, evaluate and advocate for appropriate services....

Crisis Intervention Specialist ($5,000 Sign on Bonus)

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

Knowledge of Crisis Intervention & Prevention. Ability to organize, prioritize & manage multiple projects and follow through to ensure tasks are complete....

Clinical Therapist

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 8 hours ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 8 hours ago

and geriatric issues) in a behavioral health environment....

Masters level Clinical Therapist PRN

  • Hopewell, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hopewell, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation....

Crisis Intervention Specialist

  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Responsible for linking to community resources. May search, locate, and engage individuals' or youth's natural supports....

Clinical Therapist II - Full Time

  • Wall, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wall, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans. 4....

Followship Crisis Counselor - Crisis Counselor (Open Rank)

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago

This role will coordinate a crisis intervention plan to execute a timely response to students in need....

Crisis intervention experience is highly desirable....

In-Home Intervention Therapist

  • Timonium, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Timonium, MD
  • 1 day ago

make appropriate referrals Has adequate knowledge of community resources and provides appropriate referrals to clients both mental health and non-mental health Can implement brief therapeutic strategies...

Urgent Care Therapist

  • Timonium, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Timonium, MD
  • 1 day ago

intervention skills when necessary Identify need for medical, substance abuse treatment and any other adjunct therapies and make appropriate referrals Has adequate knowledge of community resources...

Licensed Clinical Therapist

  • Concord, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, NH
  • 1 day ago

intervention skills - Previous experience in a mental health clinic or hospital setting **Education** - Completed Masters degree program from an accredited College or University. - Current, active,...

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Crisis Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Crisis Leadership
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Crisis Resource Management
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Salary for Crisis Therapist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Crisis Therapists offer the following education background
Master's Degree
69.5%
Bachelor's Degree
20.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.1%
Associate's Degree
2.1%
High School or GED
1.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Crisis Therapists
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.4%
4-6 years
17.3%
None
15.5%
Less than 1 year
13.3%
6-8 years
9.8%
8-10 years
1.5%



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