Lead Crisis Counselor - Mental Health & Stabilization

Fcc Behavioral Health; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fcc Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Crisis Counselor Team Lead to oversee crisis assessment and intervention at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The role guides daily clinical operations and ensures timely, quality care.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field, plus two years of mental health or substance use experience and DMH criteria. Excellent collaboration with law enforcement and EMS is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s Criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s criteria for Tier Two of Crisis team members.
• Two years of experience in mental health and/or substance use service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Crisis Assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Provide Crisis Interventions.
• Maintains working knowledge of all civil involuntary detention procedures.
• Discharge/transition/aftercare plans completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide lethal means counseling and complete safety plan with clients.
• Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations.
• Interface with other community partners such as law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, etc.
• Communicate issues and concerns, provide feedback and recommendations to direct supervisor on a regular basis.
• Facilitate the day-to-day program/ clinical operations.
• Identify and address any front-line treatment/service issues as they arise.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Client documentation

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Fcc Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Crisis Counselor Team Lead to oversee crisis assessment and intervention at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center. The role guides daily clinical operations and ensures timely, quality care.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field, plus two years of mental health or substance use experience and DMH criteria. Excellent collaboration with law enforcement and EMS is essential.