Crisis Services Counselor I/II

**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED**

Crisis Services Counselor- Full-time, On-Call
Amador County Behavioral Health Department
Rate of Pay: $33.99-$45.45/hour PLUS benefits

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

DEFINITION
Under direction of the Behavioral Health Care Clinical Program Manager or Director of Behavioral Health, provides crisis intervention services for the 24-Hour Crisis Services Program; evaluates individuals in the Amador County Jail, Sutter Amador Hospital emergency room, or the offices of the County Behavioral Health Department. May initiate involuntary psychiatric holds under the provisions of W&I Code 5150. Provide mobile crisis interventions and follow up.

Examples of Duties

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
Performs triage to assign crisis intervention priorities; provides crisis intervention counseling and interventions, including attempting to prevent an involuntary hold – including mobile crisis intervention.

• Interviews the client's immediate family members, e.g., spouse or domestic partner, parents, other caretakers for precipitating background information and their ability to provide supportive observation and/or care following the crisis event.
• Enlists the cooperation and support of other first responders, the emergency room staff, law enforcement personnel, etc., to understand the context of the crisis and in providing ongoing support to the client and family.
• Evaluates the client’s level of suicide potential, psychiatric dysfunction, and/or ability to provide essential self-care in developing a care plan.
• Develops and implements short term care plan to ensure the immediate safety of the client and most appropriate level of care.
• Consults with Leadership, medical and psychiatric personnel on complex cases prior to finalizing a care plan.
• Integrates the services of the Behavioral Health Department and other community providers and agencies into the client's individualized care plan.
• When necessary, initiates an involuntary hold, notifying and collaborating with other county crisis services when clients are residents of another county, arranging appropriate treatment/placement, and transportation to the holding facility.
• Performs mental health screenings and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Performs related duties as assigned which may include but is not limited to preparing correspondence and reports, copying and filing documents, answering telephone, ordering supplies and materials, entering computer data, maintaining logs and lists, sending and receiving faxes, processing mail, etc.
• Ensures the safety of the spouse or domestic partner, children, involved family, and other effected individuals in the crisis situation, including the legally required notifications of potential harm to them.
• Arranges and documents referrals to appropriate providers and agencies for the immediate and short term treatment plan.
• Thoroughly completes documentation of the crisis intervention activities as soon as possible after the conclusion of each event and submits the documentation on a daily basis to the Behavioral Health Department.
• Attends mandatory monthly crisis services staff meeting.
• Eligible to participate in behavioral health education programs, conferences and community programs as available.
• LEVEL II – Provides clinical supervision, both group and individual to unlicensed staff as directed.
• LEVEL II – Provides and/or oversees training for new direct service staff.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Crisis intervention principles and techniques, and county and facility procedures on risk management, client care management, ethical and legal rights for detainment and notification.
• Psychosocial features of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Protocols and/or guidelines for suicide assessment and psychosocial dysfunction.
• Therapeutic treatment methods and procedures in the behavioral health field.
• State, Federal, and local laws, regulations, and requirements for the provision of behavioral health services and programs including involuntary psychiatric detainment.

Ability to:
Provide skilled crisis intervention; document clinical notes and administrative records.

• Advise first responders, law enforcement personnel, spouse or domestic partner, family members, other medical and psychiatric personnel on care plan and provision of supportive care as appropriate.
• Analyze case information and reach sound intervention decisions.
• Perform skilled counseling.
• Maintain composure and awareness during crisis interventions.
• Prepare clear, relevant, and accurate reports.
• Effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with clients, other medical and psychiatric personnel, community agency representatives, law enforcement personnel, and the public.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Crisis Services Counselor I:

Education

Possession of a Master's Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, nursing, or related human services field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Employment experience in providing crisis intervention services in a human services agency preferred.

Registration Requirements

Registration by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as either an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT), an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).

Crisis Services Counselor II:

Education

Possession of a Master's Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, nursing, or related human services field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Three (3) years of professional experience in your field of practice.

License Requirements

Licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as either a Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Note: Loss of State BBS licensure or registration shall result in termination or reassignment, if such vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements for the vacant.

To apply,please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

Selection Requirement:

All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application.
Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.

For a Complete Job Description and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
and select the job posting for Crisis Services Counselor.

**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

AMADOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES
810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6456 . Fax: (209) 223-6426
www.amadorgov.org

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.99 - $45.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $45