Job Purpose

Crisis Counselor of the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) is responsible for working with individuals impacted by storms.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Core Job Duties

• Work with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach and emotional support
• Work with individuals, families, and groups to provide individual and group crisis counseling, public education, and referrals when needed
• Represents the program and networks with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of survivors are met
• Provides presentations for community groups on disaster reactions, coping skills, stress management, and the disaster response program
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.