Crisis Counselor - PRN

Coleman Health Services; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starts at $26.00/hr

Staff referral bonus

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Coleman Health Services, a nonprofit behavioral health provider, is seeking a Crisis Counselor to join the Access Team in Ravenna, Ohio. This PRN weekend position supports 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts as needed, helping clients resolve crises and coordinate care.

Pay starts at $26.00 per hour, with a $2,000 staff referral bonus and a collaborative team environment. Eligibility for licensure and ongoing professional training are supported.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio license in LPC/LSW/LPCC/LISW or higher.
• Willing to obtain NPI and Medicaid Provider number with agency support.
• Able to work flexible shifts with weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Use triage, engagement, assessment and trauma-informed interventions to foster crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to connect individuals with inpatient/outpatient services.
• Coordinate referrals to hospitals and community resources as needed.
• Answer crisis calls from community members and systems of care.
• Maintain relationships with community referral sources, hospitals and stakeholders.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Engagement techniques

Education

Active Ohio LPC/LSW/LPCC/LISW license

Bachelor's or Master's degree in counseling

Job description

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community. We are seeking a Crisis Counselor to join our Access Team in Ravenna, Ohio where you will help our clients resolve mental health crises and assist with mental health care coordination, to ensure the best outcome. This is a PRN opening for weekends only covering 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd shifts as needed.

Employee Package includes:

• Pay starts at $26.00 per hour based on licensure and/or experience
• $2,000 staff referral bonus
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality care

Job Duties:

• Use triage, engagement, assessment and trauma-informed behavioral health interventions to foster crisis intervention
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to connect individuals with both inpatient and outpatient healthcare and behavioral health care services.
• Determine need for a higher level of care and coordinate referrals to hospitals and community resources.
• Answering crisis calls from community members and systems of care
• Maintain a collaborative relationship within community referral sources, hospitals and community stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters prepared with an active Ohio License of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker LSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or higher
• Willing to obtain NPI and Medicaid Provider number (we'll help!)
• Must be able to work flexible shifts with weekend and holiday rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past or current work experience in an emergency room, community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting
• Past or current experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention and trauma informed care.

Regardless of your role at Coleman Health Services, your work will make a lasting impact on those we serve. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative community of dedicated professionals whose primary mission is to improve the lives of our clients. In return, you can also expect opportunities for career advancement and continued professional training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.