Crisis Counselor (Crisis Residential Program) - Chimes International LTD

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: The Crisis Counselor will conduct crisis intervention and stabilization services in a sub-acute residential treatment setting, including assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning, case management, as well as individual and group therapy.Schedule Details: Full-Time, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 am- 4 pmLocation: West Reading, PAProgram: Residential Crisis CenterPay Rate: $22 /hourJob Duties:

• Provide quality services based on established best practice principles
• Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, safety plans, and discharges
• Provide all supporting documentation required for insurance authorization in a timely manner
• Participate in both internal and external multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program residents, their families, payers, and behavioral health providers, including case management and ACT Teams, MCO care managers, and other local county and community partners
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local police, EMS, and emergency department staff
• Prepare clear and concise reports and communicate findings effectively

Minimum Requirements:Experience and/or Education:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience preferred -OR-
• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of professional experience in mental health is required.

Clearances: Child Abuse clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceCompensation Package: Chimes-Holcomb offers a generous benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefits are available on the first day of a new month after completing 30 days of employment. Health insurance, including a flexible spending account, medical, dental, and vision are included. Paid holidays in addition to earned paid time off, 403(B) with company match, and 1-year salary of life insurance are available as well. Some benefits are available to employees working between 25-29 hours per week. Eligible employees can choose to participate in our transportation subsidy program, disability insurance, employee recognition programs, and referral bonuses.Want to learn more?To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles. #cpr911