Pays $27.77/hr — Counselor market median is ~$82k (41 jobs)

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Hampton, Virginia

Mobile Crisis Counselor, Marcus Alert

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

$27.77/hr. Part-time. Weekend shifts available. Rapid crisis response. Make a difference in the community.

Join Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Mobile Crisis Counselor, Marcus Alert in Hampton, Virginia.

Requirements

Master's degree in human services plus 1 year in a psychiatric care setting.

Board of Counseling registration as QMHP (or QMHP-trainee within 30 days).

Completion of pre-admission screener certification modules within 30 days of hire.

Strong knowledge of crisis intervention, human/patient rights, confidentiality, consent, DSM-5 conditions, psychotropic medications, and involuntary admission procedures.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay rate: $27.77/hr.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

On-site position.

Call responsibilities required.

Work with Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Hampton, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

Provide rapid crisis response for behavioral health, substance use, and homelessness calls in coordination with first responders. Perform assessments, stabilize individuals in the community, and facilitate linkage to appropriate care facilities.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience: 2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionBehavioral Health AssessmentRisk AssessmentDe-escalationCase ManagementClinical DocumentationPatient Rights KnowledgeDSM-5 ProficiencyPsychotropic Medication KnowledgeInvoluntary Admission Procedures

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Mental Health Care

Hampton, VA

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