Crisis Counselor

Part-time

UnityPoint Health

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Algona, IA

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Crisis Counselor. UnityPoint Health is seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join their Mobile Crisis Response Team as an On-Call Counselor. This role involves providing on-site support and consultation to clients experiencing mental health crises in community or home settings, helping individuals achieve stability during critical moments.

Key focus areas include Provide crisis response and intervention to clients on crisis calls in community or home settings where the crisis is occurring, Complete related data entry and documentation in accordance with agency policy, and Be available by telephone and be prepared to respond to calls within a 1-hour physical response region while coordinating with the on-call partner.

Successful candidates bring Mental Health Professional As Defined In Iowa Code Section 228.1 Or Bachelor's Degree Or Associate's Degree Or High School Diploma, 1 Year Of Mental Health Experience, and 1 Year Of Human Services Experience. Important skills include Crisis Response, Intervention, Data Entry, Documentation, and Coordination.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Crisis ResponseInterventionData EntryDocumentationCoordination

Qualifications

Mental Health Professional as Defined in Iowa Code Section 228.1 or Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree or High School Diploma1 Year of Mental Health Experience1 Year of Human Services Experience2 Years of Non-Human Services Experience2 Years of Experience With Associate's Degree2 Years of Experience With High School DiplomaValid Driver's LicenseCompliance With Eyerly Ball's Auto Insurance PolicyPass Criminal Records CheckPass Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Checks

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
Department: Mobile Crisis
Shift: PRN
Job ID: 185141

Overview Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor (PRN as needed/on-call)

Location: Community-Based (within 1-hour physical response to assigned region) Department: Crisis Services Affiliate: UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball

UnityPoint Health is seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team. As a Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor, you will provide on-site support and consultation to clients experiencing mental health crises in community or home settings. This role is vital in helping individuals achieve stability during critical moments.

Current openings & locations:

(2) Algona, IA - Weekends, flexible hours based on applicant's availability

Shifts: The shifts range from 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a daily. On call pay is $3.25 to be available.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis response and intervention to clients on crisis calls in community or home settings where the crisis is occurring.

Complete related data entry and documentation in accordance with agency policy.

During an on-call shift, be available by telephone and be prepared to respond to calls within a 1-hour physical response region while coordinating with the on-call partner.

Qualifications Education:

Must meet one of the following:

Mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1
Bachelor’s degree; or
Associate’s degree; or
High school diploma

Experience (based on education level noted above):

Mental health professional: 1 year of mental health experience
Bachelor’s in human services: 1 year
Bachelor’s in non-human services: 2 years
Associate’s degree: 2 years
High school diploma: 2 years

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid driver’s license and compliance with Eyerly Ball’s auto insurance policy
Must pass criminal records and dependent adult/child abuse checks #UPHEB123

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