Crisis Therapist I

CAYA Care

Crisis Therapist I providing clinical assessment and intervention services in behavioral health crises. Collaborating with a team to ensure continuity of care across various service environments.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeHopkinsville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical interviews, psychosocial assessments, and crisis intervention services while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in developing treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care in various service environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Crisis Intervention ServicesClinical AssessmentsTreatment Plan DevelopmentCrisis Resolution CollaborationTrauma Informed Care

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Clinical InterviewsPsychosocial AssessmentsRisk AssessmentsCrisis Care PlansSafety PlanningDocumentationSuicide Risk AssessmentTherapeutic InterventionsCrisis StabilizationBehavioral Health

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten DocumentationOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkActive Licensure in State

Industry Keywords

Crisis ServicesContinuity of CareInterdisciplinary TeamEthical StandardsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct clinical interviews, psychosocial assessments, and risk assessments to determine safety, acuity, and level of care needs
Provide crisis intervention services including de-escalation, safety planning, brief individual, family, or group therapeutic interventions, and short-term stabilization
Develop initial treatment plans or crisis care plans in collaboration with the individual and interdisciplinary team
Coordinate needed referrals and facilitate linkage to ongoing services and natural supports
Work collaboratively with other members of the crisis services team across the continuum of care to support coordinated response, continuity of services, and safe transitions between levels of care
Collaborate with internal staff and external partners as needed to support crisis resolution and continuity of care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy, licensure standards, and regulatory requirements
Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, training, and quality improvement activities
Deliver services in a variety of service environments which may include clinic-based, community based, residential, hospital based, correctional, or virtual settings
Work alternate schedules as assigned and participate in an on-call rotation as required to support 24/7 crisis service delivery
Adhere to all ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program
Active associate, provisional, or temporary licensure in the state under approved clinical supervision
Ability to conduct clinical assessments and provide appropriate crisis intervention services
Knowledge of crisis intervention principles, suicide risk assessment, and trauma informed care
Strong verbal communication, written documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while appropriately utilizing clinical supervision and consultation
Ability to adapt to changing clinical demands and work in high acuity environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional Work from Home