Crisis Counselor I - Full-Time

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Crisis Counselor I works collaboratively as part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team, responding to mental health crises in adults and children within St. Clair County. Ensure complete crisis assessments are made for all ages using evidence-based tools to determine appropriate level of care and support needed. Provide follow up supports to all clients encountered through the crisis program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Respond immediately to the location of a behavioral health crisis to screen an individual's needs and assist the individual in receiving the appropriate level of care.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment to meet the needs of those experiencing behavioral health crises
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions as a follow up support to all who have engaged with the Mobile Crisis Response Team.
• Complete screenings, assessments, and other necessary clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with COA and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Assist clients in transition to other levels of service and connect families with the appropriate resources in the community.
• Work across departments to collaborate on suicide prevention practices and crisis needs
• Assist with after-hours crisis collaboration as needed
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Care & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles : Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed.

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees Must

Monthly refresher opportunities are provided. Employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course. Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance.

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