Crisis Counselor I- PRN

Colonial Behavioral Health • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

Colonial Behavioral Health is recruiting a Crisis Counselor for its Emergency Services program. The position provides Emergency Services and meets Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services certification requirements for hospital pre-admission screening for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization under the Code of Virginia. The role serves people experiencing emergencies related to mental illness, substance use, intellectual disabilities, or co-occurring disorders.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable Code of Virginia provisions concerning confidentiality, voluntary and involuntary hospitalization, and pre-admission screening procedures.
• Ability to document assessments and service activity effectively, including health information records, service documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in assessment, DSMV diagnosis, and intervention for people with acute mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of and ability to pre-screen people experiencing acute mental health crises for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization.
• Knowledge of risk assessment criteria, including danger to self or others and inability to care for oneself due to mental illness, and duty-to-warn requirements.
• At least one year of crisis experience with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess imminent risk related to mental illness, co-occurring substance use, or intellectual disabilities, including danger to self or others and inability to care for oneself due to mental illness.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations of people presenting for emergencies, including assessment of mental status, risk, current functioning, and diagnosis.
• Collaborate with agency and community clinicians on crisis disposition and triage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level