Crisis Counselor: Be a Lifeline in Mental Health

Endeavor Health Services; Buffalo (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

AD&D

Short-term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Endeavor Health Services is seeking a compassionate Crisis Counselor to join our team in providing immediate and expert support to individuals in distress at the Center in Western New York region.

You will conduct rapid crisis assessments, risk/suicide screenings, and person-centered interviews, while documenting in the EHR and coordinating with the care team to connect clients with appropriate resources.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in counseling or social work; licensure eligible within 18 months.
• Two years of community/crisis response experience preferred.
• Ability to take personal responsibility and work with a team in a fluid environment.

Aufgaben

• Completes rapid assessment of people to triage crisis service needs.
• Conduct person-centered interviews to assess individual needs.
• Conduct pre-admissions screenings to determine appropriate level of care.
• Gather information for strength-based treatment planning with the individual and treatment team.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, CSSR-S, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessment/suicide screenings on all persons presenting.
• Complete documentation in the EHR in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow agency protocol for internal referrals and linkages to external resources.
• Develop and facilitate groups within the clubhouse setting.
• Refer people to higher levels of care (ECMC CPEP, detox, respite) as directed.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity and competence with respect to clients and families.
• Support and assist people in navigating and linking with services.

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in counseling or social work

Licensure eligibility within 18 months (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/CASAC 2, etc.)

Jobbeschreibung

Endeavor Health Services is seeking a compassionate Crisis Counselor to join our team in providing immediate and expert support to individuals in distress at the Center in Western New York region.

You will conduct rapid crisis assessments, risk/suicide screenings, and person-centered interviews, while documenting in the EHR and coordinating with the care team to connect clients with appropriate resources.