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POSITION TITLE: Mobile Crisis Counselor - HH
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024
PROGRAM: Crisis Response Services
REPORTS TO: Director of CRS
FACILITY: Crisis Stabilization Unit
CITY: Lakeland/Bartow
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
FLSA: Non Exempt
Job Summary:
The Mobile Crisis Counselor - HH provides mental health crisis services in various settings for immediate crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and time-limited, crisis counseling to promote crisis resolution and evaluation to individuals in Polk County who may be experiencing any type of emotional distress. The Mobile Crisis Counselor - HH facilitates continuity of treatment for individuals while in psychiatric treatment and assists individuals in accessing the service delivery system subsequent to their discharge. The Mobile Crisis Counselor - HH is time-limited with a heavy concentration on educating and empowering the person served. The Mobile Crisis Counselor - HH will review cases for appropriate referral to the Helping Hands program and attends various meeting for case review as appropriate.
General Expectations:
In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
a. Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.
b. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
c. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.
d. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
e. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or related area.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mental health or related field preferred.
Certifications:
Training:
Complete specific training as required in FS 65-E5.
Approval of Abuse Registry and Law Enforcement check.
20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required.
Current Driver's License
Must have self-transportation that is reliable
Knowledge and Skills:
Assessment
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Safety Equipment
Standard Precautions
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)
Transportation:
Minimum 21 years of age.
Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:
Computer, telephone, fax, copier
Work Environment:
The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.
EEO Statement
One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$62k-76k (estimate)
04/10/2024
06/08/2024
peace-river.com
BARTOW, FL
25 - 50
2003
Private
TERI SAUNDERS
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services