Crisis Counselor, Community Crisis Response

What You’ll Do

• Provide face-to-face, phone, and virtual crisis intervention in a timely and supportive manner
• Work with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of crisis situations
• Engage individuals admitted to inpatient psychiatric settings and link them to community supports
• Assist with involuntary admission processes at the Macon County Court
• Complete pre-admission screening assessments for nursing facility referrals
• Maintain strong relationships with referral sources and partner agencies
• Collaborate with internal and external providers—including crisis teams, case managers, counselors, psychiatric providers, and clinical leaders—to ensure coordinated, effective care

What You Bring

• Ability to engage individuals in behavioral health treatment during high-stress situations
• Flexibility—each day looks different, and crisis needs vary
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses
• Understanding of psychiatry, medical services, and community resources
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently in the community and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Commitment to ongoing learning and growth

Education & Requirements

• Knowledgeable in a human services–related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required)
• Must meet criteria to function at minimum as a Mental Health Professional (MHP)
• Master’s-level Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) must obtain licensure within 2 years of employment
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance required
• Experience in crisis services strongly preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Salary Range: $47,840 – $75,000 per year (Dependent on education and experience)
• Benefits: Wellness Days, PAID (26 days per year), Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave, Paid holidays, Health Club/Fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Continuing education opportunities, Tuition assistance program, Agency-provided life insurance and short-term disability, Retirement plans (401k and Roth), Optional health, dental, vision, FSA (healthcare & dependent care), and supplemental life insurance, National Health Service Corps site – Eligible clinical staff may qualify for federal loan forgiveness