Crisis Counselor - Hospital Rapid Response (Mobile, Travel req)

Company: Crisis Preparation And Recovery Inc
Location: Tempe
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Shift Schedule - 3 pm to 3 am (three 12-hour shifts) plus one adjusted shift (12 hrs) monthly.Sunday, Monday, Tuesday alternating with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.Travel required.A Crisis Counselor provides a clinically sound crisis assessment to clients who are in crisis at a hospital or office setting. Crisis Counselors will respond in a timely manner to requests from physicians, nurses, nurse case managers, or others to complete a thorough crisis assessment and make recommendations for discharge or level of care. A Crisis Counselor must have the ability to assess and provide immediate crisis intervention services. If a Crisis Counselor determines a client will require a specific level of care, he/she will coordinate/facilitate those services and provide excellent customer service follow up care to providers.CPR is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging integral to our daily operations. We employ talented, diverse, and creative individuals and are dedicated to ensuring equitable treatment by promoting fairness and respect across all levels of our organization.Knowledge and Skills:Ability to assess and provide immediate crisis intervention servicesDetermine clients appropriate level of careCorrectly assess clients with mental health disorders, substance abuse, and/or suicidal/homicidal behaviorAbility to work with all populations including children, developmentally disabled and those with serious mental illnessDuties:Complete a thorough crisis assessment and make recommendations for appropriate level of careDocument in appropriate electronic medical recordsClinicians will respond in a timely manner to requests from physicians, nurses, nurse case managers, or other hospital staffCoordinate and/or facilitate placement services with the CPR Care TeamProvide excellent customer service follow up care to clients and providersCounselors must have the ability to travel to the location where the client is experiencing the crisis situationA timely on-site response is required with an average response time within the acceptable limits of the company-wide average response time rangeAttend regularly scheduled staff meetingsAssist with the training of new Crisis counselorsAttend and testify in mental health court as requiredOther duties as assignedQualifications and Education Requirements:Current, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor). Documented post-masters experience for two (2) years, including experience within the past 24 months providing counseling services, or an equivalent of experience, skills and education. Appropriate reference checks by letter or telephone as requested. Background check, as required by stateOther Items:Must comply with training and supervision requirements during first 90 days of employment, and throughout employmentAll licensed, certified or registered staff will be monitored regarding restrictions, Medicare/Medicaid sanctions, criminal violations, subsequent malpractice actions and any settlement made on behalf of practitionerProvide evidence of professional liability insurance coverage in the amount acceptable, minimum $1/$3 millionA valid drivers license and comprehensive auto insurance must be maintained at all timesAll CPR clinical staff is required to apply for, and/or present and maintain, within 7 days of hire, a Class One Fingerprint Clearance card. If application is necessary, a copy must be submitted to include in personnel file until card is received. Also to provide a copy of the card upon any renewal. This includes any volunteers, interns and administrative staff positions as neededValid drivers license and auto insurance must be maintained at all time. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid card and bi-annual TB testAll expirables to be renewed and submitted 30 days prior to expiration date. It is the duty of the licensee to keep all expirables active and current and report any mandated change to the Board immediatelyby Jobble

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