Crisis Counselor

Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs to foster recovery, build independence, and change destinies for individuals, families, and businesses in our community. We are seeking a second shift,?full-time crisis counselor to join our Crisis team in Trumbull County, Ohio. The Crisis Counselor will be responsible for providing clinical level of care assessments to persons presenting to the Trumbull County Crisis Center. The Crisis Counselor will provide recommendations for clinical outcomes to include hospital admission, Crisis Stabilization admission, return to home with outpatient follow up, and completion of a diagnostic assessment.  The Crisis Counselor will coordinate with key community stakeholders, staff, family members, law enforcement, hospitals, crisis stabilization units and substance use providers.  The Crisis Counselor will provide timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record and provide any follow up necessary.  The shift is 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Employee Package includes:

• Competitive annual salary starting at $60,000, based on licensure and/or experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Annual Wellness reimbursement

• Accrued paid time off (PTO)

• $2,000 staff referral bonus

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Strong commitment to providing high-quality care

Job Duties: 

• Use triage, engagement, assessment and trauma-informed behavioral health interventions to foster crisis intervention

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to connect individuals with both inpatient and outpatient healthcare and behavioral health care services.

• Determine need for a higher level of care and coordinate referrals to hospitals and community resources.

• Answering crisis calls from community members and systems of care

• Maintain a collaborative relationship within community referral sources, hospitals and community stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters prepared with an active Ohio License of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker LSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or higher

• Willing to obtain NPI and Medicaid Provider number (we'll help!)

• Maintain excellent driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past or current work experience in an emergency room, community behavioral health or crisis intervention setting

• Past or current experience in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention and trauma informed care.

Our Company Culture and Benefits Set Us Apart!?Regardless of your role at Coleman Health Services, your work will make a lasting impact on those we serve. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative community of dedicated professionals whose primary mission is to improve the lives of our clients. In return, you can also expect opportunities for career advancement and continued professional training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing careers@colemanservices.org with the subject line “Accommodation Request.” Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.