Crisis Specialist
Crisis Specialist
The Anchor & Highlands Harbor are HCS’ upcoming, brand-new programs that is an alternative to hospitalization for those experiencing a psychiatric/substance related mental health crisis. The Anchor is a 24/7 facility-based crisis center that provides a safe space with open recliners or individual calm rooms for consumers undergoing a severe impairment of functioning because of a precipitating situation or personal distress – in which the crisis is expected to be resolved within 23 hours. Highlands Harbor offers an overnight, non-hospital setting that focuses on individualized care for those experiencing psychiatric/substance use crisis including detox. This brand-new program has the capacity of a 12-bed unit in a newly renovated building.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve by conducting thorough clinical assessments for consumers experiencing a behavioral health crisis that needs potentially intensive and immediate Crisis Services. Assessments consist of diagnostic assessment with other assessment components including American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria. This position also provides individual and group crisis therapy along with crisis intervention and stabilization.
Position Specifics
Location: Crisis Services Office – Abingdon, VA
Status: Full-time, Exempt, 12-hour rotating night shifts
Compensation: $50,000 (Licensed Eligible)/$55,000 (Licensed) – Commensurate with education/experience. $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!
Education: Master’s Degree eligible to seek Supervision for Licensure in the State of Virginia to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
Experience: One-year clinical experience required. Two years of post-licensure experience preferred.
Benefits
• Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 4% Employer Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match
• Offering supervision for licensure, trainings, and professional growth
• Paid Time Off Program
• Observed holidays
• Work schedule flexibility
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits
Interested in becoming part of the HCS family—where you can truly make a difference? Then apply today and come grow with us!
Apply at www.highlandscsb.org and submit a formal resume with the application.
A Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer/HCS is Subject to Federal COVID-19 Mandates
Department: Crisis Services/ID: 101822100284
