Crisis Counselor QMHP

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are actively seeking a skilled and experienced Qualified Mental Health Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for working with adults, along with a solid background in providing mental health services.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations while responding to Crisis out in the community
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Developing safety plans
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients and other agency staff
• Use a computer and EHR software to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
• Supervise clients during sessions

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology)- Valid QMHP certification in the state of Virginia- Experience working with individuals in crisis or in a mental health setting- Strong communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals- Proficiency in electronic health record systems

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