Crisis Counselor - full-time and PRN

Overview

PCH Behavioral Health Center, a service of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, Bluefield, WV is actively seeking both a full-time and PRN Crisis Counselor; shift work may vary.

Great position for someone who is looking to make a difference and be a part of an amazing team!

The Crisis Worker is an integral part of helping someone immediately get the help they need and often, you, the crisis counselor, are the first point of help for that person in crisis. 

This counselor position involves the following:

• responds to crisis inquiries and intakes (on-site, primarily phone, some face-to-face)
• provides clinical screening and crisis intervention services
• mobilizes internal and external resources
• establishes appropriate stabilization and disposition of each case in coordination with psychiatric staff
• ensures appropriate information/referral for follow-up care in cases not requiring admission to hospital services

Make a difference for someone in crisis.  Apply today.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, in a mental health or related field, or LPN with mental health experience.
• Knowledge of or experience in working with mental health or chemical dependency field.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the program staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Clinical experience sufficient to perform required clinical screening services.
• Training in non-violent crisis intervention, helpful but training can be provided after employment.
• Current CPR certification, helpful but training can be provided upon employment.