Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Intervention)
Exton, PA, United States
Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far!Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Crisis Specialist to conduct phone and mobile crisis services, including triage assessment and crisis interventions.
Schedule Details: Full Time
Location: Exton, PA
Program: Valley Creek Crisis Center
Pay Rate: $22+/hour
Job Functions :
Conduct effective crisis assessments, triage, and stabilization
Provide clinical level-of-care evaluations
Conduct telephone crisis counseling to determine appropriate interventions
Participate in mobile outreach in a variety of community settings
Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up contacts
Collaborate with community partners
Provide service referrals and linkage as clinically appropriate
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
Provide timely supporting documentation for all clinical services provided
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Masters degree in clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, addictions OR BA degree and 5 years of experience. Crisis Counselor - Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Experience in a behavioral health setting, including experience with crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and community resources/systems.
Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification preferred.
Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience
What's in it for you?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement options
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) with Employer Match
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
Discounts on Verizon mobile service
And More!
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.
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