Crisis Counselor - PRN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure you/your team respond within 60 minutes 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 complete consultations the next business day to ensure that appropriate follow-up services are provided.

· 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.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and time      management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written      communication skills.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• 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 or Master’s Degree in      counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or      psychology.
• The ability and willingness to      actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Previous      mobile crisis response experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be at least 21 years of age

2. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

3. Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance

Compensation for a PRN is based off of Education, QMHP and shift

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• 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 or Master’s Degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or  psychology.
• The ability and willingness to  actively participate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Previous  mobile crisis response experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be at least 21 years of age

2. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

3. Must possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance