Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor

The Consortium, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor in Philadelphia to deliver in-person and phone crisis support within the community.

The role aims for transition to a permanent Union position after a 3-month temporary period, with potential for full-time placement. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in human services and relevant clinical experience; strong teamwork and assertive/aggression management skills are essential, and a valid driver’s license is required for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must demonstrate competence in assertive/aggression management.
• Must enjoy seeing clients in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate access to crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention.
• Provide rapid assessment, support, crisis prevention planning, and linkage to resources.
• Develop and write action plans with clear and measurable outcomes.
• Interface with families and other interested parties; maintain physician/psychiatrist communications.
• Intervene in crisis situations; participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 3751 Island Ave - Philadelphia, PA 19153Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 75%

Join our team as a Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor with strong potential for permanent placement. This role offers a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills, contribute in a fast-paced environment, and grow with the organization. The goal is to transition into a permanent full-time Union position after completing 3 months of temporary employment. We’re seeking a motivated individual who is dependable, adaptable, and interested in building a long-term career with us.

Summary:

As a Crisis Intervention Counselor you will provide meaningful counseling, help individuals in need to develop coping strategies, and facilitate linkage to other agencies or community resources that can be of assistance to the members. The Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor can speak with a member of the crisis team regarding mental health, addiction, trauma, etc., either over the phone or in-person in their homes or communities. Will work with members in their home and/or the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate access to “hands-on” crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention
• Provide rapid and effective assessment, support, 302 & 201 hospitalization (when necessary), linkage to community resources, crisis prevention planning, and follow up
• Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by Supervisor including intakes, progress notes, medical charting, discharge plans, and individual assessments
• Develop and write action plans in a timely manner with clear and measurable outcomes
• Participate in assertive outreach to individuals identified to be high users of crisis services
• Develop and secure appropriate services for individuals in crisis, including referrals to voluntary inpatient settings and applications for involuntary emergency examination and treatment under §302 of the Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976. Provide linkages to community supports, supportive counseling, and substance abuse services and always reflect the possibility of recovery
• Complete referrals for follow-up services by community mental health and other supports.
• Interface with families of persons served and other interested parties
• Maintain communication with physician, psychiatrist, pharmacist, and other appropriate ancillary service providers
• Intervene in crisis situations
• Attend scheduled staff team meetings and appropriate in service training as directed by supervisor

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

The Consortium is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

The Consortium is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation or any other basis protected by applicable law..

Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field from an accredited college or university and with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to persons with a diagnosis of mental illness. Must demonstrate competence in assertive/aggression management. Must enjoy seeing clients in the community. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record.