Crisis Counselor
Crisis Counselor
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$ 24 - 29
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Job Description
We are actively seeking a skilled and experienced Qualified Mental Health Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for working with adults along with a solid background in providing mental health services.
Skills and Abilities to:
- Assess situations and make proper judgments
- Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
- Objectively analyze crisis situations while responding to Crisis out in the community
- Respond quickly to emergency situations
- Developing safety plans
- Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals groups or individuals
- Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients and other agency staff
- Use a computer and EHR software to prepare documents and maintain client records
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
- Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
- Supervise clients during sessions
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in human services (e.g. counseling social work psychology)
Valid QMHP certification in the state of Virginia
Experience working with individuals in crisis or in a mental health setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals
Proficiency in electronic health record systems
Employment Type
Full-Time
