24/7 Crisis Counselor — On-Call & Field Assessments

Scranton Counseling Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee healthcare

eye and dental coverage

guaranteed 401(k) contribution

paid annual/sick/holiday days

mileage reimbursement

long-term disability

life insurance

tuition reimbursement

supervision for licensure

Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PA)

Job summary

Scranton Counseling Center, the area's largest, fully integrated behavioral health provider, has full and part time openings for roles in our 24/7 mental health crisis service after normal business hours with behavioral health crises.

Crisis staff are stationed at Scranton Counseling Center and travel to provide on-site services at Lackawanna and Susquehanna County hospitals. You will screen calls and perform rapid assessments with the on-call psychiatrist and ER staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field required.
• Candidates with Masters Degrees will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate response to screen incoming calls.
• Conduct timely face-to-face client assessments for on-site intervention.
• Coordinate with on-call psychiatrist and ER physicians.
• Consult with County Delegates regarding 302 warrants and involuntary commitments.
• Provide information and referral for individuals not needing hospitalization.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and ER staff.

Skills

Crisis response

Client assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field

Master's degree considered

Job description

Scranton Counseling Center, the area's largest, fully integrated behavioral health provider, has full and part time openings for roles in our 24/7 mental health crisis service after normal business hours with behavioral health crises.

Crisis staff are stationed at Scranton Counseling Center and travel to provide on-site services at Lackawanna and Susquehanna County hospitals. You will screen calls and perform rapid assessments with the on-call psychiatrist and ER staff.