Crisis Counselor

Job Purpose 

The Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing quality crisis assessment and intervention to individuals presenting to the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in a timely and responsible manner.

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related Field
• Must have all necessary course work and meet all the requirements to be licensed within the State of Missouri, at a minimum be eligible to begin supervision OR
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s Criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional

Core Job Duties 

• Conduct Crisis Assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Provide Crisis Interventions.
• Maintains working knowledge of all civil involuntary detention procedures.
• Discharge/transition/aftercare plans completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide lethal means counseling and complete safety plan with clients.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations.
• Interface with other community partners such as law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, etc.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.