Counselor - Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Penn State tuition discount

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA seeks a Counselor for Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention. The role focuses on clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and coordination with EDs, law enforcement and community partners.

You will provide diagnostic input, develop treatment plans, and assist with crisis responses including mobile outreach and 24-hour hotline coverage. Evening shifts with differential apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained on orientation.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical mental health assessments and interventions to determine treatment needs.
• Provide preliminary diagnoses and collaborate on treatment plans and resources.
• Arrange bed searches for psychiatric hospitalization when needed.
• Process public and private insurance authorizations for inpatient admissions.
• Collaborate with emergency departments, law enforcement, schools and mobile crisis teams.
• Answer a 24-hour crisis hotline.

Skills

BLS Certification

Valid Driver's License

1 Year Related Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Counselor - Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health -Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours:3:00p - 3:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Conduct clinical mental health assessments and interventions in a variety of settings to determine treatment needs for individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Provide preliminary diagnoses and collaborate on plans of recommended treatment, services and resources. Conduct bed searches for patients in need of psychiatric hospitalization and complete public and private insurance authorizations for inpatient admissions. Closely work with emergency departments, community agencies, law enforcement, schools and other mental health providers, including providing mobile crisis services and answering a 24-hour crisis hotline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field required.
• One (1) year of job related experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon orientation completion.
• Valid driver’s license required.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.