Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Residential Program)

About the Role

As a Crisis Specialist, you will conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, and providing individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the services performed.
• Provide training to staff as identified by the Clinical Coordinator or Director.
• Complete Biopsychosocial Assessments on new clients.
• Act as the clinical lead of the program during your designated shift.
• Follow agency policies and procedures to carry out the care and treatment of clients.
• Implement clinical crisis service goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.
• Report to direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Maintain personal compliance with all required training requirements and personnel documentation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience OR Master's degree in social sciences with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting, including crisis assessment, triage, intervention, and knowledge of community resources/systems.
• Licensure and/or certification preferred.
• Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted for the specified requirements.

Schedule

• Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm OR
• Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And more!

Location

Exton, PA