What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Counselor position at Growing Home Southeast?
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Growing Home Southeast is hiring for a Licensed Mobile Crisis Counselor
Be a game changer in the lives of youth and children in foster care
The licensed Mobile Crisis Counselor will provide immediate support to youth and children in foster care. This role involves delivering both virtual and in-home crisis intervention services, offering support during critical situations to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, adaptable, and skilled in managing crises with a focus on fostering resilience and stability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide on-call crisis intervention and support to youth and children in foster care, both virtually and in-home as needed.
- Assess and evaluate the immediate needs of children and youth during crises, developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with foster care staff, therapists, referring agency and other relevant professionals to ensure comprehensive care and follow-up.
- Develop and implement safety plans and coping strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interventions, assessments, and follow-ups.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to children and youth, helping them navigate and manage their crises.
- Offer support and consultation to foster parents and caregivers on managing crisis situations and fostering a supportive environment.
- Stay informed about best practices and developments in crisis intervention and child welfare.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role does not supervise any staff members.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Hold valid and active license in the state of South Carolina (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and youth required.
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations with a calm and effective approach.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
- Proficiency in using virtual communication platforms and technology for remote counseling.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to provide in-home services as needed.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with trauma-informed care and therapeutic techniques specific to children and youth in foster care.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Physical Demands
- Long Hours: Crisis counselors often work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the nature of their role and the needs of the clients.
- Sitting and Computer Use: Much of the work involves sitting at a desk, using a computer for documentation and communication.
- Potential for High-Stress Situations: While not always physically demanding, the job can involve high-stress situations that may affect physical well-being.
Work Environment
- Office Settings: These environments are typically structured, with a focus on confidentiality and client privacy.
- Field Work: Counselors will need to go out into the community, visiting clients at their homes or other locations. This can involve traveling.
- Collaborative Environment: Crisis counselors often work as part of a team, collaborating with other mental health professionals, social workers, or medical staff.
Overall, the role of a crisis counselor demands resilience and adaptability. Balancing the physical and emotional aspects of the job is crucial to maintaining effectiveness and personal well-being.
This is a full time position serving the state of South Carolina.
What we offer (Full Time Employees):
Great TEAM atmosphere
Supportive Management
Paid Time Off (with max carryover of 192 hrs!)
14 Paid Holidays
401k / 401k Matching Program (100% for first 3% and 50% for next 2%)
Health Insurance - employer pays 85% of employee only coverage!
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance - company paid policy and Voluntary Life
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account (includes Dependent Care)
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability - company paid
Optional Accident and Critical Illness plans offered
Educational and Licensure Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement for qualified positions
Eligibility for monthly cell phone and/or internet reimbursement for selected positions
Eligibility for monthly cell phone and/or internet reimbursement for selected positions
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to enable at-risk children, youth, and families to realize their potential and contribute to their community.
We believe that when your potential is realized, the sky is the limit to what you can do.
Our mission is to enable at-risk children, youth, and families to realize their potential and contribute to their community.
We believe that when your potential is realized, the sky is the limit to what you can do.
OUR VISION
We believe that everyone deserves a safe and loving home. We strive to make that a reality in everything we do. Our vision is for every child we serve to have a safe and permanent home.
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CARE
At Growing Home Southeast, Inc. we routinely track and measure outcomes to improve existing programs and meet newly identified needs in the communities that we serve. Our services are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). We are a founding member of the Foster Family-based Treatment Association (FFTA), member of the Alliance for Children and Families, United Way of the Midlands, Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) and the Palmetto Association for Children and Families.
Growing Home Southeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer
