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Emergency Crisis Counselor (CIT)

Alleghany Highlands Community Services
place Low Moor, 24457
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance Abuse
ECT
Individuals
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

About Job

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position involves face-to-face assessments of individuals in crisis and determining the least restrictive treatment option. The position will work closely with law enforcement, magistrates, private providers, hospital medical staff, and other community stakeholders. You will be joining a team of Mental Health Professionals working to make a difference to those experiencing an emotional crisis.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology (required)
  • One year experience working with individuals with a MH/SUD diagnosis (required)
  • LPC, LCSW, LCP or Licensed Eligible (required)
  • Valid Driver's License

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct face-to-face pre-hospitalization screening, securing psychiatric bed space as appropriate
  • Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families, either by telephone or in person
  • Provide diagnostic evaluations and assessments to determine level of treatment and/or referrals to other community-based services

BENEFITS

  • Pension, Retirement Matching, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Educational Assistance

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Virginia licensed eligible LCSWs and LPCs. |
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Virginia licensed LCSWs and LPCs.
*Paid according to AHCS policy.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Home Health/In-home