Also called: Crisis Support Specialist
Works in a short-stay crisis center where people go instead of an ER or jail during a mental health crisis.
Greets a man brought in by police, gets him a meal and a quiet room, and checks on him through the night. Helps lead a morning group and connects him to follow-up care.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus crisis and de-escalation training; peer certification sometimes.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Human Services, Psychology.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help with charting; greeting someone in crisis, keeping them safe overnight and de-escalating stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Get CPR certified, then apply to crisis centers for tech openings; they train you in de-escalation First: CPR, de-escalation training and a background check
Classes: Psychology, Health science CTE, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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