Crisis Stabilization Counselor
Are tired of feeling like you don't count where you work? Are you Looking for a company who values you as an employee and a person? Look no further!!! Advancing Communities Everywhere is seeking to immediately hire 1-4 crisis stabilization counselors to start immediately working with clients in the surrounding Richmond area. The preferred candidates would provide crisis stabilization services to adults, adolescents and children who are at imminent risk of hospitalization or an out of home placement. The QMHP will work with identified individuals who are experiencing acute and severe mental health conditions in the community setting.
Crisis stabilization services are provided on a short-term basis as determined at the time of the assessment. Services are not to exceed 15 days at a time and typically occur from 8-10 hours per day. In addition to direct client care, QMHP’s are responsible for coordinating services according to clients’ treatment plans, facilitating, engaging families in crisis intervention and stabilization services to provide complete wrap-around services, and facilitating admissions and discharge preparation from the program. Experience providing Crisis Stabilization services and/or knowledge of community mental health services and resources are preferred for this position.
· Coordinate the development and timely submission of Individualized Service Plans and all other required program documentation
· Maintain and ensure compliance with DBHDS and Medicaid standard
· Ensure all Serious Incident Reports are completed within 24-hours
· Meet with clinical supervisor weekly to staff and assign/reassign cases
· Perform client file audits as needed to ensure compliance with all Medicaid and DBHDS standards
· Ensure safety planning is completed on day 1 of service initiation due to the acute nature of symptoms and short admission time period
· Ensure all Human Rights reportable incidents are investigated and reported according to agency policies and all necessary steps are taken to protect clients'
· Adhere to all agency’s policies/procedures and complete other tasks assigned by Crisis Supervisor and Program Director for successful operation of the program
**Must obtain QMHP registration from the Virginia Board of Counseling
**Must have reliable transportation
**Must possess a valid driver's license
**Must be able to obtain an official copy of your college transcript
**Must possess ACTIVE valid car insurance coverage
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond, VA 23219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Will you obtain, or are you able to obtain your QMHP-Trainee certification with the Virginia Board of Counseling within the next 30 Days?
- Do you have previous experience working with a population displaying SMI, and requiring Crisis Intervention at an emergency level?
- Please provide examples of Care Coordination as it relates to DBDHS regulation for Crisis Services?
- Do you currently have Your QMHP-A/C, Trainee OR CSAC ?
Education:
License/Certification:
- QMHP Certification ( QMHP- A OR C, Trainee OR CSAC ) (Required)
Work Location: In person