Master’s Level Crisis Counselor – Admissions & Referrals

Apalachee Center Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. seeks a Master’s level CRF Counselor to oversee the intake process for involuntary and voluntary admissions and to guide law enforcement and community partners in completing necessary forms.

The role includes crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and coordinating admissions to appropriate facilities. You will engage families, complete preliminary assessments, and prepare documentation to ensure timely and compliant admissions, with a rotating overnight shift from

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, rehabilitation, or related human services field.
• 1 year of related work experience in a mental health-related field required. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• Must maintain current CPR, CPI and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough clinical assessments of clients entering the CRF, including psychiatric and substance history and lethality.
• Initiates contact with family/significant others for additional information as appropriate.
• Coordinates admission or transfer to the appropriate facility per agency procedures.
• Develops crisis management plans and refers clients to community resources when inpatient care is not indicated.
• Ensures signatures for consent to treatment and completes required paperwork for admissions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Brief counseling

Documentation

Referral coordination

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications

Job description

Apalachee Center, Inc. seeks a Master’s level CRF Counselor to oversee the intake process for involuntary and voluntary admissions and to guide law enforcement and community partners in completing necessary forms.

The role includes crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and coordinating admissions to appropriate facilities. You will engage families, complete preliminary assessments, and prepare documentation to ensure timely and compliant admissions, with a rotating overnight shift from