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Crisis Counselor

UnityPoint Health
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Area of Interest :  Behavioral Health – Non-Nursing;

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0, 40 hours per week

Department :  Crisis Services - GuideLink;

Shift : 3rd Shift, 11 : 00 pm to 7 : 00 am

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Crisis Services are designed to assist individuals who are in a mental health crisis and need a supportive environment and staff to help them work through the crisis. We provide a stable and consistent environment to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis in a community setting 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture –  At UnityPoint Health,  you matter . Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement  – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
  • Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
  • Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
  • Collaborate with the individual in crisis to develop and implement a crisis stabilization plan. This plan will assist the individual developing and implementing strategies which will help them to manage the impact of the crisis as they return home.
  • Create a supportive environment that includes admission process to the program, assessing status and immediate needs in collaboration with the mental health team.
  • Skill development interventions with the individual and documenting observable behaviors and symptoms.
  • Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.
  • Qualifications

    PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Education

    Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology or other human services related is preferred. Highschool diploma or 2- year Associates degree will be considered.

    Qualifications / Experience

    Two years of relatable work experience in mental health and other human service-related positions.

    Iowa Driver’s License required.

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