Crisis Intervention Counselor

U.S.VETS•Washington, DC

2d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Crisis Intervention Counselor is to provide quality therapeutic interventions to clients experiencing crisis in accordance with the organization’s suicide prevention program. This person will primarily report to the National Suicide Prevention Coordinator of U.S.VETS and secondarily to the Director of Behavioral Health. FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of two years directly relevant experience required
Experience in maintaining high-level community stakeholder relationships required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Conflict and crisis management skills
Demonstration of personal integrity in the workplace
Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal oversight, and to work within a team
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Valid driver’s license required.
Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with homeless and/or veteran population preferred
Experience dealing with clients possessing multiple barriers

Responsibilities

Intervene in crisis by employing clinically supported crisis intervention strategies
Maintains awareness of community resources and assists clients served in appropriate use of community resources
Implements the goals and objectives of the U.S.VETS Suicide Prevention Program
Ensures compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and with required documentation to include required case file documentation
Conducts suicide risk assessments to veterans in need and provides appropriate referrals, helping to initiate higher level of care services, as needed
Updates resources including training tools, contact information, etc.
Contributes to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the achievement of performance outcomes
Maintains professional and current knowledge of suicide prevention best practices and emerging research
Establishes and maintains partnerships with key stakeholders in suicide prevention, public health, and behavioral health at local, state, and national levels
Identifies veterans at high risk for suicide, provides quality crisis and behavioral interventions, offers direction to providers regarding delivery of enhanced care to high-risk veterans, and serves as a resource for frontline staff
Meets with veterans as specified by program requirements, conducts screenings, develops a service plan, documents progress, reviews and updates required documents, and completes timely discharge summaries.
Ensures crisis management services are provided to veterans in accordance with best practice standards
Participates in supervision with National Suicide Prevention Coordinator to maintain the ongoing implementation of the components of the organization’s suicide prevention program and implements Coordinated Crisis Response plan standards
Completes staff suicide prevention certification training or skills-based training to support the response to veterans during crisis situations
Performs other duties as required