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Highlands Community Services

Crisis Therapist - LE or L

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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.

$34,411 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Crisis Therapist
  • Join a Team That Makes a Difference As a Crisis Therapist at HCS, you will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same.
This rewarding opportunity allows you to provide short-term therapy and immediate therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health, behavioral, and substance use crises. Crisis therapists play a critical role in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. The primary focus of crisis counseling is rapid stabilization, risk assessment, de-escalation, and providing immediate support to individuals experiencing high distress and complex, life-threatening situations. While the work can be challenging, it is also deeply meaningful. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide hope, restore safety, and positively impact someone's future. HCS values professional growth and clinical excellence. Licensed-eligible clinicians receive weekly clinical supervision toward licensure, along with experience utilizing evidence-based practices focused on crisis intervention, stabilization, and trauma-informed care. If you are compassionate, adaptable, and passionate about helping others when they need it most, we invite you to join our team.
Position Specifics Location:
Abingdon, VA Status:
Full-time, Exempt, 8:30am-8:30pm, rotating 12-hour shifts
Compensation:
$55,000
  • $57,000 Licensed Eligible/$60,000
  • $70,000 Licensed
  • Commensurate with education/experience.
Education:
Master's degree eligible to seek Licensure for Supervision in Virginia or
LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
Experience:
Two years' experience in behavioral health with one year of crisis experience preferred. Benefits
  • Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 4% Employer Retirement Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match
  • Offering Supervision for Licensure, Trainings, and Professional Growth
  • Free training opportunities in evidence-based treatment modalities
  • Opportunity for specialization
  • Paid Time Off Program
  • Observed holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits Interested in becoming part of the HCS family—where you can truly make a difference?
Then apply today and come grow with us! Apply at www.highlandscsb.org and submit a formal resume with the application.
A Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Department:
Crisis Services/ID No.: 08282610314