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Crisis Counselor

UnityPoint Health

Iowa City, IAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Iowa City, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Iowa Driver's License

Job overview

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Crisis Counselor. The Crisis Counselor assists individuals experiencing mental health crises by providing a supportive environment and staff to help them work through the crisis. This role involves creating a stable setting for adults in a community setting 24/7, collaborating on crisis stabilization plans, and documenting behaviors and symptoms.

Key focus areas include Be aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs., Conduct all aspects of the job in an ethical manner., and Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and willingness to change..

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Mental Health Experience and Iowa Driver's License. Important skills include Ethical Conduct, Positive Cooperative Attitude, Adaptability, Crisis Stabilization Plan Development, Assessing Status And Immediate Needs, and Skill Development Interventions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ethical ConductPositive Cooperative AttitudeAdaptabilityCrisis Stabilization Plan DevelopmentAssessing Status and Immediate NeedsSkill Development InterventionsDocumenting Observable Behaviors and Symptoms

Qualifications

2 Years Mental Health and Human Service-Related ExperienceIowa Driver's LicenseBachelor's in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or Other Human Services RelatedHighschool Diploma or 2-Year Associates Degree

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

  • Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

  • Department: Crisis Access - Johnson County

  • Shift: 40 hours per week

  • Job ID: 183138

Overview

Crisis Services are designed to assist individuals who are in a mental health crisis and need a supportive environment and staff to help them work through the crisis. We provide a stable and consistent environment to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis in a community setting 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

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

  • Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.

  • Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

  • Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.

  • Collaborate with the individual in crisis to develop and implement a crisis stabilization plan. This plan will assist the individual developing and implementing strategies which will help them to manage the impact of the crisis as they return home.

  • Create a supportive environment that includes admission process to the program, assessing status and immediate needs in collaboration with the mental health team.

  • Skill development interventions with the individual and documenting observable behaviors and symptoms.

  • Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers .

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology or other human services related is preferred. Highschool diploma or 2- year Associates degree will be considered.

Qualifications/Experience

Two years of relatable work experience in mental health and other human service-related positions. Iowa Driver’s License required.

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