Crisis Stabilization Specialist — Community Mental Health Support

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC seeks a Crisis Stabilization Support Worker to provide direct client support in a crisis stabilization setting. The role includes intake assistance, basic medical tasks, medication support, and helping clients adapt to the program.

Responsibilities cover admissions/discharges, patient check-ins, outreach, and collaboration with nursing and clinical staff, with emphasis on documentation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or human services or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year directly working with individuals with mental health issues.
• Eligible to obtain QMHP certification during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client support in crisis stabilization.
• Assist in basic medical care and medication-related tasks within scope.
• Support with admissions, discharges, and client check-ins.
• Assist in outreach and client rights advocacy.
• Participate in committees and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Email usage

Microsoft Office

QMHP eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC seeks a Crisis Stabilization Support Worker to provide direct client support in a crisis stabilization setting. The role includes intake assistance, basic medical tasks, medication support, and helping clients adapt to the program.

Responsibilities cover admissions/discharges, patient check-ins, outreach, and collaboration with nursing and clinical staff, with emphasis on documentation and quality assurance.