Crisis Outreach Counselor II/Lakeland & Bartow FL/1847,1848,2205/KF
On-siteLakeland, Florida, United States
EXPIREDLakeland, Florida, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMasters DegreeMedium
Full TimeMasters DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Answer crisis line telephones and conduct immediate crisis assessments and interventions for individuals in Polk County experiencing emotional distress. Develop crisis action plans, facilitate linkage to identified services, and serve as a point of contact to promote crisis resolution. Perform follow-up assessments and contacts to re-evaluate crisis plans while maintaining call logs and clinical documentation. Travel to multiple sites and work independently with minimal supervision. Requires a Master's degree in Human Services, one year of mental health experience, and current driver's license for personal vehicle use.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a Human Services field from an Accredited College or University
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in mental health or related field
- Complete specific training as required in FS 65-E5
- Approval of Abuse Registry and Law Enforcement check
- 20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required
- Current Driver's License
- Must have self-transportation that is reliable
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Must have reliable transportation
- Will drive personal vehicle for job duties
- Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
- Must carry & maintain $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide proof of coverage annually
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Assessment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
- Standard Precautions
- Computer, telephone, fax, copier
- As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device
- Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
- Good leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills with peers and other agencies/organizations
- Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Creative management and knowledge of community resources
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