Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Crisis Residential Unit)

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Crisis Counselor in the Crisis Stabilization Unit to conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting, including assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, and case management, as well as individual and group therapy.Schedule Details: Full-Time Overnight and Weekend shifts available Location: Exton, PAProgram: Valley Creek Crisis CenterJob Functions:


* Provide quality services based on established best practice principles


* Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up


* Maintain quality documentation of clinical service


* Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, safety plans, and discharge planning


* Provide all supporting documentation required for insurance authorization in a timely manner


* Participate in both internal and external multidisciplinary treatment team meetings


* Establish effective working relationships with program residents, their families, payers, and behavioral health providers, including case management and ACT Teams, MCO care managers, and other local county and community partners


* Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local police, EMS, and emergency department staff


* Prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing


* Participate in training


* Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
Experience and/or Education:


* Bachelor's Degree required with major coursework in Social Sciences or a related field


* Master's Degree Preferred


* 3 Years of Mental Health Direct Care Experience Preferred

Licensure/Certifications: None required
Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance.

Verification that the 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 instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (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


* Disa...