Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Residential Program) Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:00PM

Chimes•Uwchlan Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Specialist provides crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting. The role includes conducting assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, and individual and group therapy. The employee acts as the clinical lead of the program during their designated shift and implements clinical crisis service goals consistent with agency goals and policies. The position is onsite in Exton, Pennsylvania, at the Crisis Residential Program, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pay depends on experience and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with at least one year of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree in social sciences with at least one year of relevant professional experience.
Experience in a behavioral health setting, including crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and knowledge of community resources and systems.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history clearances.
Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.
Additional related experience and/or education may be substituted for the specified education and experience requirements at the discretion of the Personnel Officer.

Nice To Haves

Licensure and/or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments on new clients.
Participate in treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, and individual and group therapy.
Act as the clinical lead of the program during the designated shift.
Provide training to staff as identified by the Clinical Coordinator or Director.
Know and comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
Implement clinical crisis service goals consistent with overall agency goals and policies and procedures.
Report to the direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Maintain compliance with required training and personnel documentation standards.