What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Crisis Residential Unit) position at Holcomb Brand?
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 Counselor in the Crisis Stabilization Unit to conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting, including assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, and case management, as well as individual and group therapy.
Schedule Details: Part-Time; Weekends (4:00pm - 12:00am and 12:00am - 8:00am)
Location: Exton, PA
Program: Valley Creek Crisis Center
Job Functions:
- Provide quality services based on established best practice principles
- Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up
- Maintain quality documentation of clinical service
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, safety plans, and discharge planning
- Provide all supporting documentation required for insurance authorization in a timely manner
- Participate in both internal and external multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Establish effective working relationships with program residents, their families, payers, and behavioral health providers, including case management and ACT Teams, MCO care managers, and other local county and community partners
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local police, EMS, and emergency department staff
- Prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Participate in training
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Experience and/or Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required with major coursework in Social Sciences or a related field
- Master's Degree Preferred
- 3 Years of Mental Health Direct Care Experience Preferred
Licensure/Certifications: None required
Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance. Verification that the 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”
- 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.
