What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Crisis Specialist position at Community Counseling Center (CCC)?
Job Description
Job Description
School Based Crisis Specialist
Location : Ste. Genevieve, Perry, and Madison Counties, MO - " Home base" will be dependent upon candidate's living location, however, the Perryville office will be the agencies preference.
Salary Range : $40,000 - 50,000 / year dependent upon relevant education / experience / licensure.
Schedule : Typical schedule is Monday - Friday within normal school hours (7 : 30-4 / 8-4 : 30) - Some evening or weekend hours may be required dependent upon agency need.
About Us : Community Counseling Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health, mental health, and substance use resources. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals and families in our community through compassionate care and innovative programs.
Job Summary : We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Based Crisis Specialist to provide direct clinical assessment and emergency response services in schools and office settings. This role involves conducting initial assessments, making appropriate referrals, and ensuring clients receive the necessary services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health and crisis intervention, with a passion for supporting students and families in need.
This is a new position to help directly support our School Based Therapist in our local school districts.
Key Responsibilities :
- Direct Mental Health Services : Provide direct mental health services, including thorough initial assessments, screenings, and testing to guide referrals.
- Crisis Response : Respond to school crisis emergencies, office, and mobile crisis response requests as needed in Ste. Genevieve, Perry, and Madison counties.
- Referral Coordination : Determine and provide internal and external referrals to appropriate programs, ensuring clients receive the necessary services.
- Intervention and Disposition : Evaluate and determine appropriate interventions and referrals, assist with hospitalization, coordinate with other agencies, and complete the involuntary commitment process when necessary.
- Scheduling and Documentation : Schedule therapy appointments, intakes, treatment, and psychiatric appointments for clients. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other federal or state program standards.
- Client Transportation : Transport clients in agency and / or personal vehicle as needed to meet program requirements.
- Follow-Up and Engagement : Make follow-up calls to engage clients and families, facilitating the recovery process.
Qualifications :
The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC), established in 1974, is a behavioral health organization serving as an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health. We provide comprehensive behavioral health services across a five-county area.
Mission : To support personal growth, wellness, and an improved quality of life through comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and families in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.
Vision : To create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome and accepted, and leave with hope and an improved quality of life.
Commitment to Inclusion
We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, and ongoing training, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.
Benefits
Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CCC will consider reasonable accommodation requests for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, etc., please contact employment@cccntr.com to discuss your needs.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000
