Crisis Counselor/Specialist (Intervention)

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 Specialist to conduct phone and mobile crisis services, including triage assessment and crisis interventions.Schedule Details: Full Time - Weekdays & WeeknightsLocation: Exton, PAProgram: Valley Creek Crisis CenterJob duties:


* Conduct effective crisis assessments, triage, and stabilization


* Provide clinical level-of-care evaluations


* Conduct telephone crisis counseling to determine appropriate interventions


* Participate in mobile outreach in a variety of community settings


* Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up contacts


* Collaborate with community partners


* Provide service referrals and linkage as clinically appropriate


* Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery


* Provide timely supporting documentation for all clinical services provided

Minimum Requirements:
Experience and/or Education:


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


* High School Diploma or Equivalency


* 3 Years of Mental Health Direct Care Experience

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


* Disability Insurance


* Paid Time Off


* 403(b) with Employer Match


* Employee Recognition Programs


* Employee Referral Bonus opportunities


* Discounts through "Tickets at Work"


* And More!

Want to learn more?To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout sou...