Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Intervention Program)

Holcomb-Behavioral-Health-Systems; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems in Exton, PA seeks a Crisis Counselor/Specialist for our Valley Creek Crisis Center. You will conduct 988 phone and walk-in crisis services, perform mobile outreach, and complete safety plans and level-of-care decisions.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in social sciences with 1 year of relevant experience, experience in behavioral health, and preferred licensure. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with at least 1 year of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in social sciences with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in behavioral health, including crisis assessment and triage.
• Licensure or certification preferred.
• Clearances: PA Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal history; not on Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 988 phone and walk-in crisis services, including mobile dispatch, level of care assessments, safety planning, and other crisis interventions.
• Conduct crisis assessments, triage, and stabilization.
• Provide clinical level-of-care evaluations.
• Conduct telephone crisis counseling to determine interventions.
• Participate in mobile outreach in community settings.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Provide service referrals and linkage as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery.
• Provide timely supporting documentation for all clinical services provided.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Triage

Mobile outreach

Documentation

Collaboration with partners

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Master’s degree in social sciences

Job description

Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Intervention Program)

Job Category: Crisis

Requisition Number: CRISI010977

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time

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Valley Creek Crisis Cente
Holcomb
469 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341, USA

Valley Creek Crisis Cente
Holcomb
469 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341, USA

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Crisis Counselor/Specialist to conduct 988 phone and walk-in crisis services, including mobile dispatch, level of care assessments, safety planning, and other crisis interventions as needed.

Schedule Details: Full-Time & Part-Time Weekend Shifts Available (Double Time On All Agency Holidays)

Program: Valley Creek Crisis Center

Pay Rate:

*Pay Rates Depend on Experience and Education*

Location:Exton, PA

Job Functions:

• Conduct effective crisis assessments, triage, and stabilization.
• Provide clinical level-of-care evaluations.
• Conduct telephone crisis counseling to determine appropriate interventions.
• Participate in mobile outreach in a variety of community settings.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Provide service referrals and linkage as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery.
• Provide timely supporting documentation for all clinical services provided.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year OR Master’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year

Experience: Experience in a behavioral health setting, including experience with crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems.

Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification preferred.

Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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