Crisis Counselor I - Full-Time

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Crisis Counselor I works collaboratively as part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team, responding to mental health crises in adults and children within St. Clair County. Ensure complete crisis assessments are made for all ages using evidence-based tools to determine appropriate level of care and support needed. Provided follow up supports to all clients encountered through crisis program.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Ensure you/team responds immediately to the location of a behavioral health crisis to screen an individual’s needs and assist the individual in receiving the appropriate level of care.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions as a follow up support to all who have engaged with our Mobile Crisis Response Team.
• Complete screenings, assessments, and other necessary clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with COA and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Assists clients in transition to other levels of service and connects families with the appropriate resources in the community.
• Work across departments to collaborate on suicide prevention practices and crisis needs
• Assist with after-hours crisis collaboration as needed
• Completes other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• Willingness and ability to flex schedule as program needs change.
• Skill in providing diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic services to individuals.
• Must possess the knowledge, personal qualities and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, or related human service field.
• The ability and willingness to actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Previous mobile crisis response experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license
• Must possess and maintain provide proof of automobile insurance.
  
  

Salary Description

$22.40 - $33.60