Crisis Counselor

Fccinc; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health organization in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking a Crisis Counselor to provide timely and quality crisis assessment and intervention at their Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, and must meet state licensing requirements. Responsibilities include conducting crisis assessments, providing interventions, and maintaining client records in accordance with regulations. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Must have all necessary course work and meet requirements for licensing in Missouri.
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Provide crisis interventions.
• Maintain client records following agency and state regulations.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related Field

Job description

Crisis Counselor

Full Time UBHCC Crisis Center/PB BHC/Psychiatry, 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.