Crisis Stabilization Counselor (QMHP/LMHP) at Four Family Llc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: Crisis Stabilization Counselor (QMHP/LMHP)Reports To: Program Director (Immediate Supervisor)Four Family LLC is a community-based mental health agency committed to delivering high-quality support services to the residents of the Tidewater area. Our mission is to empower clientsto become strong advocates for themselves and their families while cultivating a respectful,empathetic, and supportive working environment for all team members.We are currently seeking a dedicated, reliable, and task-oriented Crisis StabilizationCounselor to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with individuals experiencing amental health crisis that may threaten their community living situation. The primary goal of thisposition is to offer emergency support to help clients remain safe in their communities,preventing the need for hospitalization.Duties and Responsibilities: Provide intensive crisis stabilization services in clients’ homes or community settingsbased on individual needs Deliver short-term, goal-directed counseling to stabilize mental health conditions andprevent hospitalization due to psychiatric instability Monitor psychiatric symptoms and, when necessary, refer clients for crisis evaluation orinpatient admission if they are at imminent risk of harm Ensure medication adherence and assist in facilitating psychiatric evaluations duringcrisis interventions Refer clients to appropriate community resources and professional mental health ormedical services to support their stabilization Collaborate with other service providers to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensivesupport for each client Complete and maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, dischargereports, service authorization documents, incident reports, and any other required casedocumentation Ensure that all documentation reflects the individual needs and progress of each clientand is submitted within agency deadlines Attend clinical supervision sessions and agency meetings as scheduled Adhere to agency policies and procedures at all times Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program and clientsImmediate Supervisor: The Crisis Stabilization Counselor reports directly to the Program Director. TheProgram Director is responsible for overseeing the performance and development of thecounselor, providing guidance, and ensuring alignment with agency goals and policies.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Professional Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in a human services field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology,Social Work, etc.) Certifications: Current QMHP-A certification or LMHP certification required Licensure: Active registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling, maintaining thenecessary education, experience, and continuing education requirements Experience:o Previous experience working with adults who have serious mental illness,including crisis interventiono Strong clinical skills, particularly in providing daily living skills training foradults with mental illness Skills and Abilities:o Ability to utilize a person-centered approach in all interactionso Proficiency in clinical interviewing and identifying risk factors for suicide,violence, and other high-risk behaviorso Familiarity with mental health skill-building interventions and their applicationo Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation andcollaboration with service providers Other Requirements:o Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenseo Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call availabilityo Organizational skills to meet documentation deadlines and maintain accurateclient recordsSchedule: Hours vary based on client needs; on-call availability is required as part of this role.Work Location: Services will be provided across multiple locations, including clients’ homes andcommunity settings.