Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Intervention) - Part-Time Weekends

Our vast array of services educational employment vocational residential habilitative and behavioral health are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Crisis Counselor/Specialist to conduct phone and mobile crisis services including triage assessment and crisis interventions.

Schedule Details: Part-Time Weekend Shifts Available (Double Time On All Agency Holidays)

Program: Valley Creek Crisis Center

Pay Rate:

• Bachelors Level Candidates - $23/hour
• Masters Level Candidates - $25/hour

*Pay Rates Depend on Experience and Education*

Location:Exton PA

Job Functions:

• Conduct effective crisis assessments triage and stabilization.
• Provide clinical level-of-care evaluations.
• Conduct telephone crisis counseling to determine appropriate interventions.
• Participate in mobile outreach in a variety of community settings.
• Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up contacts.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Provide service referrals and linkage as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery.
• Provide timely supporting documentation for all clinical services provided.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year OR Masters degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience of at least 1 year

Experience: Experience in a behavioral health setting including experience with crisis assessment triage intervention and community resources/systems.

Licensure/Certification: Licensure and/or certification preferred.

Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Whats in it for you

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Dependent and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through Tickets at Work
• And More!

Want to learn more

To learn more about Chimes and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization visit us at: Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health substance abuse intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania central New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Additionally we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth parents and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority