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WellSpan Health
Crisis Intervention Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Job Identification
- 227260
- Job Category
- Clinical Care
- Job Schedule
- Full time
- Job Shift
- Shift2 - Evening
- Locations
- 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US
- Assignment Category
- Not Applicable
- FTE•1 •Job Description•Full-time, Eves•80 hrs/2 weeks•Includes every-other-weekend & rotating holidays•General Summary•Ability to work independently to meet the client's needs, assess a crisis situation and provide stabilization to the client at the client's location as needed, resolve the crisis and appropriately refer the client to necessary services following policy and procedures.
- Responsibilities
- Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- + Responds promptly and appropriately to all calls.
Content includes:
- Psychosocial assessmentAdditional patient information as required
- Referral or resolution
- Follow-up telephone contact + Completes and submits required forms within established time-frame. + Enters patient information (in computer system) promptly. + Replenishes office supplies as needed.
Common Expectations:
- + Completes assignments promptly. + Secures records to protect confidentiality. + Stays current on all safety requirements (including required training). + Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan (including assigned duties).
- Qualifications
- Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- + Bachelors Degree Required
Work Experience:
- + 2 years Mental health or crisis intervention experience with unrelated bachelor's degree Required and + Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field of study Required
Driver's License Statement:
- Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- + Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills + Ability to provide counsel + Organizational abilities + Analytical skills + Visual ability to observe patient behavior and to prepare documentation and written materials + Physical prowess in order to assist patients + Ability to work under stress + Stamina to work for long time spans + Knowledge of and ability in the care and handling of patients in a specific age group + Knowledge of basic Emergency Room treatment procedures, psychological medications, human behavior, treatment modalities of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol clients, CASSP Principals, human service agencies and their functions and a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Law •
Benefits Offered:
- + Comprehensive health benefits + Retirement savings plan + Paid time off (PTO) + Education assistance + Financial education and support, including DailyPay + Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.