Emergency Crisis Counselor (QMHP) - On-Call

Colonial Behavioral Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Behavioral Health in Virginia seeks a Crisis Counselor for the Emergency Services program to provide hospital pre-admission screening for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

The ideal candidate has QMHP, a Bachelor's in a human services field, and at least one year of crisis experience; a valid driver’s license is required, and on-call duties occur evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia confidentiality and involuntary hospitalization procedures.
• Ability to document assessments and service activity clearly.
• Knowledge of DSMV diagnosis and intervention in crisis.
• Familiarity with Risk Assessment Criteria and duty to warn.

Responsibilities

• Assess imminent risk due to mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluation of emergencies including mental status and functioning.
• Collaborate with clinicians on crisis disposition and triage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• On-call evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Documentation

Risk assessment

Pre-admission screening

Crisis intervention

QMHP

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a human services field

Job description

Colonial Behavioral Health in Virginia seeks a Crisis Counselor for the Emergency Services program to provide hospital pre-admission screening for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

The ideal candidate has QMHP, a Bachelor's in a human services field, and at least one year of crisis experience; a valid driver’s license is required, and on-call duties occur evenings, weekends, and holidays.