Emergency Services Counselor-License Eligible - Middle Peninsula - Northern Neck Community Services Board : Job Details

DescriptionAbout Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH)At MPNN BH, our mission is PROMOTING WELLBEING.... ONE INDIVIDUAL... ONE FAMILY... ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations.Position Overview:The Licensed Eligible Emergency Services Counselor is responsible for providing critical support and interventions to effectively address behavioral health, intellectual disabilities and substance use emergencies challenging individuals and families in our community. Interventions include crisis intervention, emergency evaluations/ pre-admission screenings, crisis stabilization, and case management services to those individuals at risk of hospitalization. Responsibilities:Provides client direct assessment and referral services, individual and family crisis interventions and pre-admission screenings to determine the level of care needed.Responsible for providing life-saving intervention services, pre-admission screenings for psychiatric hospitalization, de-escalations, hospitalization, court ordered detentions, restoration to competency outpatient services and critical incident stress management community responses.Performs comprehensive assessments to identify needs of, and resources to benefit, persons experiencing crisis or persons discharging from hospitals or crisis stabilization programs.Conducts assessments of needs and planning services to include developing an individualized service plan.Provides additional case management services such as coordinating inpatient discharge planning, assisting people in investigating a variety of resources and living alternatives, and pursuing education and entitlement opportunities in the context of providing emergency services.If you are a dedicated individual with strong crisis management skills and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, we want to hear from you!RequirementsMaster's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related human services fieldEligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Virginia.Minimum of two years supervised experience in providing mental health services.Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities and understanding of appropriate treatment interventions.Excellent crisis management and de-escalation skills.Valid driver's license with DMV point balance of 0 or above.