Crisis Services Counselor – License-Eligible Therapist (Evenings/Weekends)

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Annual and Sick Leave

11 paid holidays

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Clinical Supervision

Job summary

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a License-Eligible Emergency Services Counselor to join the Crisis Services team. The role involves crisis assessments, interventions, and coordinating appropriate behavioral health care for individuals in psychiatric emergencies.

The position requires a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work eligible for VA licensure and at least one year of psychiatric care experience, with QMHP-T eligibility within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's in Counseling or Social Work eligible for VA licensure (LPC or LCSW).
• One year of experience in a psychiatric care setting including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Eligible to register as a QMHP-T with the Virginia Board of Counseling within 30 days of hire.
• Pre-admission screener certification training modules must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric crisis assessments and mental status evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and stabilization services.
• Determine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals, hospital admissions, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, emergency responders, and community providers.
• Assist with Temporary Detention Order (TDO) and Emergency Custody Order (ECO) processes.
• Attend hearings as needed and communicate recommendations to treatment providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's in Counseling or Social Work eligible for VA licensure (LPC or LCSW)

One year of psychiatric care experience (counseling & crisis intervention)

QMHP-T eligibility with Virginia Board of Counseling within 30 days

Pre-admission screener training modules completed within 30 days

Job description

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a License-Eligible Emergency Services Counselor to join the Crisis Services team. The role involves crisis assessments, interventions, and coordinating appropriate behavioral health care for individuals in psychiatric emergencies.

The position requires a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work eligible for VA licensure and at least one year of psychiatric care experience, with QMHP-T eligibility within 30 days of hire.