Crisis Intervention Counselor - Lebanon Crisis - Part-time

pstrongPart-time, Rotating schedule/strong/p pstrong8 hours per week/strong/p pnbsp;/p pstrongGeneral Summary/strong/p pAbility to work independently to meet the client's needs, assess a crisis situation and provide stabilization to the client at the client's location as needed, resolve the crisis and appropriately refer the client to necessary services following policy and procedures./ph3Responsibilities/h3divpstrongDuties and Responsibilities/strongbr/br/strongEssential Functions:/strong/p ul liResponds promptly and appropriately to all calls./li liAssesses patient’s immediate needs./li liStabilizes patient using established crisis intervention techniques./li liUtilizes suicide precaution check list as appropriate./li liRefers to appropriate agency or service./li liFollows up on patient condition as outlined in policy./li liResponds to emergency mental health problems in the community./li liApplies established guidelines of the Mental Health Act./li liDischarges responsibilities of a Mental Health Delegate (including attending hearings as necessary)./li liFacilitates admission to a psychiatric facility./li liMaintains PCPC certification and other BDAP required annual training./li liRemains knowledgeable of all licensed county Damp;A services./li liArranges detox services as needed./li liProvides intake for county Damp;A funded services./li liUtilizes knowledge of community services./li liProvides information to inquiries./li liRemains updated to available community resources./li liAssesses the emergency of the need./li liArranges provision of need following policies and procedures./li liNotifies CAP or LCCM of authorized provisions following policies and procedures./li liFollows policies and procedures regarding Intensive Case Management patients./li liFollows policies and procedures regarding Family Focus patients./li liFosters cooperation between crisis counselors and MH/MR case managers (this would include follow-up calls to case managers regarding contact with their patients)./li liRemains aware of mandated reporter status regarding child abuse./li liUtilizes Childline as appropriate./li liFosters cooperation between crisis counselors and Camp;Y case managers./li liReports suspected Elder Abuse situations to AAA./li liFosters cooperation between crisis counselors and AAA case managers./li liDocuments according to department policy. Content includes: • Psychosocial assessmentAdditional patient information as required • Referral or resolution • Follow-up telephone contact/li liCompletes and submits required forms within established time-frame./li liEnters patient information (in computer system) promptly./li liReplenishes office supplies as needed./li /ul pstrongCommon Expectations:/strong/p ul liCompletes assignments promptly./li liSecures records to protect confidentiality./li liStays current on all safety requirements (including required training)./li liParticipates in the Performance Improvement Plan (including assigned duties)./li /ul pnbsp;/p/divh3Qualifications/h3divpstrongQualifications/strongbr/br/strongMinimum Education:/strong/p ul liBachelors Degree Required/li /ul pstrongWork Experience:/strong/p ul li2 years Mental health or crisis intervention experience with unrelated bachelor’s degree Required and/li liPsychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field of study Required/li /ul pstrongDriver's License Statement:/strong/p pMust possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management./p pstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strong/p ul liExcellent human relations and oral/written communication skills/li liAbility to provide counsel/li liOrganizational abilities/li liAnalytical skills/li liVisual ability to observe patient behavior and to prepare documentation and written materials/li liPhysical prowess in order to assist patients/li liAbility to work under stress/li liStamina to work for long time spans/li liKnowledge of and ability in the care and handling of patients in a specific age group/li liKnowledge of basic Emergency Room treatment procedures, psychological medications, human behavior, treatment modalities of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol clients, CASSP Principals, human service agencies and their functions and a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Law/li /ul/divh3About Company/h3divdiv WellSpan Philhavennbsp; /div div br/ /div div Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm.nbsp; The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients.nbsp; Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus. /div div br/ /div div At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.nbsp;nbsp; /div/divh2Company/h2divWellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest./div