Crisis Stabilization Residential Counselor

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health service provider in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking motivated staff to provide direct care in crisis situations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences and experience in delivering behavioral health services. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, and facilitating skills restoration sessions. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality support to individuals in crisis.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of crisis intervention and stabilization methods.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews and observe individual behaviors.
• Experience in electronic medical records operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop group skills restoration sessions.
• Provide case coordination and referral services.
• Assess service needs and develop individualized service plans.
• Process participant intakes and initial assessments.
• Assist with self-administration of prescribed medications.
• Enforce program policies and health regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and deescalate incidents.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Skills restoration principles

Effective communication

Report preparation

Behavioral assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

A local mental health service provider in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking motivated staff to provide direct care in crisis situations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences and experience in delivering behavioral health services. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, and facilitating skills restoration sessions. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality support to individuals in crisis.