Crisis Response Counselor
About The Position
Respond to urgent and emergent situations with students and provide counseling and crisis intervention, including being available for a weekly 24-hour on-call rotation (some shifts include alternative work schedules with weekend coverage). Conduct clinical support sessions and risk assessments via phone, remote and in-person, assessing students' emotional wellbeing and psychiatric needs. Develop and implement appropriate responses including emergency services (EMS) and/or referrals to other appropriate medical and mental health care offices. Follow-up with students, their health care providers, families, and appropriate Student Health Center administration to monitor the progress of students' treatment and recovery.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D), Psychology PhD, PsyD, or Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in mental health.
- 3+ years clinical experience in a psychiatric emergency room/CPEP setting, ACT Team, mobile crisis response, inpatient psychiatric unit, college/community mental health center
- Experience conducting risk assessments, managing acute psychiatric crisis, addressing trauma, diagnosing complex cases and assessing and documenting risk and treatment plans.
- Ability to deal with crises and manage sensitive information.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Crisis Referral Coordination.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to participate in diagnostic decisions and treatment.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree advanced training/research in suicide prevention and sexual assault cases.
- 3+ years experience working with diverse adolescent or college population managing treatment.
- Crisis hotline experience and risk assessment via teletherapy.
Responsibilities
- Respond to urgent and emergent situations with students
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention
- Conduct clinical support sessions and risk assessments via phone, remote and in-person
- Assess students' emotional wellbeing and psychiatric needs
- Develop and implement appropriate responses including emergency services (EMS) and/or referrals to other appropriate medical and mental health care offices
- Follow-up with students, their health care providers, families, and appropriate Student Health Center administration to monitor the progress of students' treatment and recovery
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
