Counselor Crisis Worker
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Job Location:
Vienna, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 46092 - 61976
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
INTERNAL JOB POSTING
Job Title:Counselor (Crisis Worker)
Home Office:Johnson County Office (JCO) Pope County Office (PCO) Alexander County Office (ACO) Hardin County Office (HCO) Massac County Office (MCO) or Union County Office (UCO). Location is dependent on office space availability.
Area of Focus:Behavioral Health
Program(s):Crisis Response and Intervention Services program (590) - The Crisis Response and Intervention Services which are available 24/7 help people of all ages deal with immediate stressors minimize the negative effects of physical or mental health challenges and cope with a loss of functioning in any area of life.
Immediate Supervisor:Behavioral Health Officer - Marisa Varney
Hours of Work:Full-time 40 hr./week
Sunday: Off
Monday: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off
FLAS Classification: Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field. Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
Skills & Knowledge:Skills in the delivery of crisis support services; knowledge of local health and human services resources; excellent written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills; ability to navigate enhanced phone system.
Special Requirements:Evening/weekend availability is required; must be 21 years of age or older; travel to off-site or community based locations is required; travel to all agency sites when appropriate; schedules evening / or weekend hours as necessary; must complete and maintain the required registry clearance and criminal fingerprint background checks; maintain First aid & CPR certification; must have a valid drivers license and proof of vehicle liability insurance.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Crisis response on a call-in basis primarily nights and weekends with some days.
- Must accept at least one crisis call per month to maintain call-in status.
- Provides crisis intervention to stabilize consumers condition by utilizing short-term crisis intervention techniques and referrals to other support services.
- Utilizes approved screening and assessment tools to evaluate the level of risk for individuals presenting in mental health crisis and makes informed recommendations to the on-call QMHP regarding needed level of care.
- Collaborate with emergency services law enforcement and medical professionals to ensure a seamless and integrated response to crisis situations.
- Develops safety plans collaboratively with clients to leverage natural supports ensure ongoing support address environmental safety and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Facilitates communication externally and across agency staff/applicable programs to ensure continuity of care for individuals presenting in crisis services.
- Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally.
- Completes all required forms and documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
- Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings and supervision with direct supervisor.
- Records and documents consumer treatment by following established policies and procedures.
- Ability to screen assess and provide interventions for consumers that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.
- Follows agency policy and procedure for all reports of abuse and neglect or suspected abuse and neglect.
Benefit Package
- Professional & upward mobility opportunities
- Health vision and dental insurance options available.
- Dental vision and health available after 1st day ofthe month after 60 calendar days of employment
- Up to $50000 life insurance policy
- Travel reimbursement
- Up to 376 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13paid holidays up to 40 hours personal time 12 sick days 40 hours bereavement leave 12vacation days (6 month probation period) and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
- Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!
Salary Range:$46092 - $61976 annually.
*This is a bargaining unit union position
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Deadline for internalapplicants is May 04 2026.
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