Part-time Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor

The Consortium Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor! This role offers a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills, contribute in a fast-paced environment, and grow with the organization. This position is a part-time Union position. We’re seeking a motivated individual who is dependable, adaptable, and interested in building a long-term career with us. As a Crisis Intervention Counselor, you will provide meaningful counseling, help individuals in need develop coping strategies, and facilitate linkage to other agencies or community resources that can be of assistance to the members. The Mobile Crisis Intervention Counselor can speak with a member of the crisis team regarding mental health, addiction, trauma, etc., either over the phone or in-person in their homes or communities. Will work with members in their home and/or the community.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field from an accredited college or university and with at least one year of clinical experience providing direct services to persons with a diagnosis of mental illness.
Must demonstrate competence in assertive/aggression management.
Must enjoy seeing clients in the community.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Must have a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, three (3) years of driving experience in the United States, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Knowledge of Internet software to access company e-mail and training and evaluation tools and a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.
Demonstrated knowledge of electronic health records.
CPR certification.
Ability to exercise independent judgment with established procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet expectations.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate access to “hands-on” crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention
Provide rapid and effective assessment, support, 302 & 201 hospitalization (when necessary), linkage to community resources, crisis prevention planning, and follow up
Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by Supervisor including intakes, progress notes, medical charting, discharge plans, and individual assessments
Develop and write action plans in a timely manner with clear and measurable outcomes
Participate in assertive outreach to individuals identified to be high users of crisis services
Develop and secure appropriate services for individuals in crisis, including referrals to voluntary inpatient settings and applications for involuntary emergency examination and treatment under §302 of the Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976.
Provide linkages to community supports, supportive counseling, and substance abuse services and always reflect the possibility of recovery
Complete referrals for follow-up services by community mental health and other supports.
Interface with families of persons served and other interested parties
Maintain communication with physician, psychiatrist, pharmacist, and other appropriate ancillary service providers
Intervene in crisis situations
Attend scheduled staff team meetings and appropriate in-service training as directed by supervisor