Crisis Counselor, Crisis Stabilization (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Crisis Counselor, Crisis Stabilization (Part-time)

Hourly Pay: $23.23/hr

Work Schedule: Friday & Saturday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Crisis Counselor in Hampton, VA, and help individuals during pivotal moments in their lives. This exciting role offers you the chance to work onsite, creating an immersive experience as you provide crucial support and crisis stabilization. With a pay rate of $23.23 per hour, you will be rewarded for your expertise and dedication to excellence.

You'll thrive in a flexible, professional environment that values empathetic service and integrity. As part of a collaborative team, you will gain invaluable experience in the human services field, enhancing your career while making a real difference. Embrace this opportunity to grow and help others; your journey starts here!

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

As a Part-Time Crisis Counselor at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals facing serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, or emotional impairments. Your responsibilities will include conducting needs assessments, providing independent living skills training, and performing crisis intervention, all aimed at facilitating community placement and recovery. You will leverage your solid understanding of supportive counseling techniques and group dynamics to enhance clients' rehabilitation experiences.

Monitoring and documenting individual progress will be essential, ensuring adherence to legal guidelines such as HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Your ability to establish rapport with clients and maintain effective relationships within a team will be crucial, especially in high-pressure situations. Proficiency in computer use will aid in preparing and maintaining detailed individual records, ensuring that each client receives the tailored support they require.

Join us and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve!

To excel as a Part-Time Crisis Counselor at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, a specialized skill set and background are essential. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, is a foundational requirement, coupled with at least one year of experience providing behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illnesses or emotional impairments. You must be registered with the Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-A (QMHP-A) or commit to registering as a QMHP-Trainee within your first month of employment. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively convey information and prepare documentation, alongside the ability to establish rapport with individuals in crisis. Proficiency in relevant software and tools will support your documentation efforts and enhance the overall therapeutic experience, ensuring you can deliver empathetic and effective support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling)
• (1) year experience providing behavioral health services to adults living with a serious mental illness or emotionally impaired.
• Must be registered with the Board of Counseling to practice as a QMHP-A or must register as a QMHP-Trainee within the first 30 days of employment.
• Valid Driver's License

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.