Adult Crisis Bed Support Substitute

Crisis Bed Support Substitute

Make a difference when support matters most.

CSAC is seeking a compassionate, grounded professional to support individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, substance use concerns, acute intoxication, and other behavioral health needs. You’ll provide short-term stabilization, crisis support, and connections to ongoing services using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm reduction approaches.

Pick up shifts when you want to work as a substitute. It is the same meaningful work with flexibility in schedule. The pay is $21.43/hour with shift differentials of plus $5 for overnight, and plus $4 for evening hours.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, de-escalation, and stabilization.

· Monitor individual safety and respond to changing medical, behavioral, or psychiatric needs.

· Assist with intake, documentation, discharge planning, and connections to community resources.

· Collaborate with treatment teams, medical providers, Emergency Services, and community partners.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant experience, or a comparable combination of experience and knowledge.

· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and crisis-response skills.

· Ability to remain calm, maintain professional boundaries, and exercise sound judgment.

· Familiarity with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, recovery-oriented practices, and harm reduction.

· CPR/First Aid certification.

Preferred: Experience with psychiatric emergencies, substance use disorders, or co-occurring conditions.

Apply at: www.csac-vt.org/careers