Crisis Counselor CCBHC

Crisis Counselor CCBHC

Requirements

• Requires a Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing or other related human services field
• Requires an in-depth knowledge of clinical theory and practice and symptomology of psychiatric illness
• Must successfully complete all required background screenings
• Requires utilizing electronic health records and/or other automated/electronic documentation systems and to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills or the ability to develop such skills within required timeframes in order to meet the level of proficiency set by the agency
• Requires CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, and safe driving history

Responsibilities

• Completes job requirements with independent action and resourcefulness and seeks out additional duties during periods of downtime
• Consistently returning phone calls and e-mails within 24 hours and updating voicemail/out of office e-mail, as well as consistently using a pleasant tone and having a helpful attitude
• Assist service recipient in making safety and discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned
• Attend staff meetings, clinical staffing’s, and other internal meetings as assigned
• Participates on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions
• Maintain appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective team member
• Perform pre-screenings for both the state operated hospital and private psychiatric hospitals to determine the need for either voluntary or involuntary psychiatric hospital admissions
• Provide follow-up appointments when it is clinically appropriate to the service recipient and provide Brief Therapy until an appropriate referral has been completed for on-going treatment or no further services are indicated
• Provide crisis assessment of substance abusing individuals at the emergency room of a local community hospital, local police department, school, jail, or other neutral sites, and facilitate appropriate linkage and referral to on-going services
• Provide emergency mental health consultations with physicians, law enforcement officials, school officials, and other community and/or state agency representatives in an effort to resolve mental health crisis regarding residents in our service area
• Assist management when assigned by mentoring and working alongside new staff and/or interns to model and provide instruction on emergency processes, protocols, and services
• Facilitates crisis transportation through EMS or other professional transport services when needed to aid in resolving crisis situations and link with appropriate crisis resources
• Participates in on call crisis services to ensure 24/7 coverage in service areas

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.