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Crisis Response Counselor - Region 5

Journey Forward Counseling Services
place Chesapeake, 23323
local_atm $50 - $65 an hour
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Trauma
Individuals
Aviation/Transportation
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric

About Job

Join our dynamic Mobile Crisis Response and CCS team in Region 5 to provide rapid behavioral health crisis services and short-term stabilization across Hampton Roads. This role is vital to the success of the Region 5 Crisis System Transformation and aligns with DBHDS, DMAS, and RBHA service guidelines.

Hampton Roads / Tidewater Area (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk)

Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate, face-to-face mobile crisis response in homes, communities, or emergency settings.
  • Deliver CCS services to individuals post-crisis for stabilization and safety.
  • Collaborate with Region 5 CSBs, hospitals, REACH programs, and CIT law enforcement.
  • Ensure high-quality, timely documentation in line with Medicaid and DBHDS standards.
  • Participate in rotating 24/7 availability (including nights/weekends).
  • Assist in coordinating ongoing services or treatment referrals.

Qualifications

  • Valid Virginia credentials: QMHP-A/C, LMHP, LMHP-R, LPC, or LCSW.
  • Mobile Crisis Trained with an active MCR Certificate.
  • Strong clinical assessment and de-escalation skills.
  • Familiarity with crisis stabilization models and trauma-informed care.
  • Reliable transportation and valid Virginia driver’s license.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Trauma

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Aviation/Transportation

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home