Crisis Counselor
About The Position
Join our Crisis Services Team at Bridgeway Inc.! Be the key to someone's success by supporting and navigating them through life's challenges. The Crisis Counselor provide case management and/or counseling services in a four-county area, to youth and their families who exhibit mental health crisis or serve emotional and behavioral problems. Services are intended to assess the appropriate level of mental health care for children and adolescents and provide comprehensive community care through direct services and/or linkages to the least restrictive resources. To learn more about this position, please read the summarized list of duties below.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and meet company insurability standards by having a good driving record.
- Employment with Bridgeway is conditional upon completion of all background checks.
Nice To Haves
- A Master's degree and prior experience with crisis counseling and intervention is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct crisis intervention services, including after-hours coverage to all persons in the organization service area (Knox, Warren, Henderson, Henry Counties) on a timely basis.
- Consult with Physicians when providing crisis intervention in a medical setting. Consult with peers or psychiatrist when screening clinically complex cases in non-medical settings.
- Provide case coordination services to families applying for or receiving the Individual Care Grant as assigned.
- Provide critical incident response services to the community at large: schools, businesses etc.
- Provide training to staff, community groups, or other parties on crisis interventions related topics.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance
- Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay
- 401(k) Contribution and 401(k) Match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
