Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Intervention Program) - Full-Time

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health,Dep

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!

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company in Exton, PA is seeking a Crisis Counselor/Specialist to conduct 988 crises via phone and walk-in, including mobile dispatch, safety planning, and follow-up.

Full-time evenings 3:00 pm–11:00 pm with double time on holidays. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in social sciences with 1 year of relevant experience; licensure preferred; PA clearances; strong assessment and linkage skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments, triage, and stabilization.
• Provide clinical level-of-care evaluations.
• Conduct telephone crisis counseling to determine interventions.
• Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up contacts.
• 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

Intervention

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Master's degree in social sciences

Job description

Description

Job Details

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 Weekdays, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (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.
• Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up contacts.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

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!

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. #cpa610