Crisis Counselor (Crisis Intervention)

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is seeking to hire Crisis Counselor for our new Residential Crisis Center in Berks County, PA !

Position Type: Full and Part Time Schedules Available

Location: West Reading, PA

Program: Residential Crisis Center

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of
• Conduct appropriate aftercare follow-up
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, risk assessments, safety plans and discharge
• Provide all supporting documentation required for insurance authorization in a timely
• Participate in both internal and external multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program residents, their families, payers, behavioral health providers, including case management and ACT Teams, MCO care managers, and other local county and community partners.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local police, EMS, and emergency department staff.  
• Prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively both orally and in

A typical day of a Crisis Counselor consists of having a caseload of no more than 6 individuals who come to us to assist in managing their mental health symptoms as well as potentially needing our help in identifying community resources for their aftercare. As a Crisis Counselor you will lead groups, hold individual sessions, and be a part of a collaborative treatment team.  Our clients stay is between 2 days to 2 weeks; therefore the work is fast paced and rewarding!

This is an exciting opportunity for those who want to help adults who suffer with serious and persistent mental health issues. You truly will be making a positive difference in someone else’s life. 

Minimum Experience and/or Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with relevant professional experience preferred  -OR- 

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of professional experience in mental health required.

Required Clearances: Child Abuse clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

*Interested persons should complete an online application.

*Resume REQUIRED.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Review of applications will commence on immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Why choose Holcomb BHS? We offer flexible schedules to accommodate your needs. For Part-Time positions (25-29 hours per week) we offer benefits of partial paid holidays and partial PTO accrual. For full-time positions (30 hours per week), we offer up to 20 days’ paid time off and 10 recognized federal paid holidays, a 403b savings plan with employer match, and health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as short & long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Right now, we are also offering sign on bonuses for certain positions.