Crisis Counselor

FCC Behavioral Health; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health is seeking a Crisis Counselor to provide crisis assessment and intervention at the UBHCC Crisis Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The role requires a Master’s degree and Missouri licensure eligibility, with responsibilities including completing safety plans and coordinating with community partners.

The position emphasizes adherence to evidence-based practices, accurate documentation, and timely discharge planning in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related Field.
• Must have all necessary coursework and be eligible for licensure in Missouri.
• Must meet the DMH criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Provide crisis interventions and safety planning with clients.
• Maintain client records per agency and state regulations.
• Interface with law enforcement and emergency medical personnel as needed.
• Ensure services align with CARF/DMH standards and agency policy.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Interagency coordination

Education

Master’s Degree

Licensure eligibility

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Job description

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Crisis Counselor

Full Time UBHCC Crisis Center/PB BHC/Psychiatry/SUD Clinic, Poplar Bluff, MO, US

Job Purpose

The Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing quality crisis assessment and intervention to individuals presenting to the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in a timely and responsible manner.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related Field
• Must have all necessary course work and meet all the requirements to be licensed within the State of Missouri, at a minimum be eligible to begin supervision OR
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s Criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional

Core Job Duties

• Conduct Crisis Assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Provide Crisis Interventions.
• Maintains working knowledge of all civil involuntary detention procedures.
• Discharge/transition/aftercare plans completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide lethal means counseling and complete safety plan with clients.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations.
• Interface with other community partners such as law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, etc.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.