Mobile Crisis Counselor

This position involves the provision of an array of counseling services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one behavioral support services to clients experiencing a crisis jeopardizing their current placement.
• Initiate and facilitate de-escalation techniques and strategies to assist the client in maintaining self-control.
• Use good interpersonal communication skills to gain client cooperation and resolve conflicts.
• Interact with all clients in accordance with the individual service plan and the therapeutic process.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor the safety of the client and others at all times.
• Exercise appropriate intervention in accordance with the least restrictive alternative to protect client from harming self or others.
• Coordinate closely with other staff and community partners to ensure the appropriateness of treatment modalities and services being provided.
• Be available for 24 Hour Emergency Crisis Response to assigned participant
• Serve as clinical liaison to referral sources and parents regarding progress and needs; to include attendance of FAPT meetings and court hearings as necessary
• Develop and implement plans for discharge including mobilization of resources for ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation & recovery.
• Maintain high quality documentation of all case work, completed in a timely manner and consistent with outlined program policies and licensure requirements. ·
• Administer first aid to client in response to minor medical problems
• Notify Supervisor of any significant client medical complaint(s), unusual events, accidents, medical problems, property damage or maintenance concern, etc.
• Provide support and linkage to community resources for participants
• Monitor mental health symptoms, compliance with medication regimen, health nutrition and physical condition of participants.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with other agencies involved in the care of participant
• Promote the program in a positive manner to elicit referrals and maintain census and growth of the program
• Ensure that every Incident Report is completed immediately after the incident and submitted to the direct supervisor or Director the same day
• Be available for 24 Hour Emergency Crisis Response to assigned participant
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Be available to provide services during the day, evening, weekends and holidays. Provide and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Have access to and ability to use a computer, printer, internet services, and other necessary items and equipment to produce electronic program documentation/paperwork.
• Maintain communication with Program Coordinator and other Unit employees through e-mail and cell phone usage on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in clinical crisis counseling and case management.

Educations and Specifications

Be a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Adult (QMHP-A) and/or Qualified Mental Health Professional – Child (QMHP-C) or Be a licensed mental health professional.

**Must have Mobile Crisis Certification

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• QMHP-A Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30