JOB TITLE: Crisis Intervention Counselor

LOCATION: Geisinger Holy Spirit Camp Hill Center

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

WORK SCHEDULE: Rotation

WORK TYPE: Part Time (8 hours/week)

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform brief crisis assessments in hospital, prison, nursing homes and other community settings to determine treatment needs for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. Following such assessments and brief interventions, staff will provide preliminary diagnoses and collaborate on plans of recommended treatment, services and resources. In addition, staff are required to handle calls on a 24 hour crisis hotline.

Reports to: Department Supervisor under supervision of GHS Psychiatric Medical Director

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES:

Use of a personal SmartPhone for PingID and communication purposes

Operation of the crisis car for travel during hours on the clock, as necessary

Ability to establish and maintain telephonic and face-to-face interactions with patients, providers, co-workers and members of the public

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to quickly and efficiently prioritize work activities and manage time optimally

Flexible enough to collaborate with others in a team environment

Must also be effective working independently in different settings

Ability to use computers/laptops, EMR, and Microsoft Office programs

Demonstrate a good understanding of the network of BH services available, and use of the DSM to formulate preliminary diagnoses

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor degree in psychology or a related field

One year of work experience in the field preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work involves standing and walking extended periods of time

May be required to work multiple shifts and varied hours, weekends and holidays

Possibly perform physical holds and/or the application of restraints

Operation of an automobile

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

GEISINGER HOLY SPIRIT is a strong and growing healthcare provider serving south-central Pennsylvania. Geisinger Holy Spirit includes its flagship Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, a 311-bed Joint Commission accredited acute care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Holy Spirit employs more than 2,600 people and has more than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners on its hospital medical staff. Sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity, Geisinger Holy Spirit delivers patient-centered care guided by Catholic values and the Ethical and Religious Directives of Healthcare. Geisinger Holy Spirit provides a comprehensive array of both inpatient and outpatient services across the continuum of care, including acute care, home health, emergency medical services, physician practices, and a host of outpatient facilities located throughout south-central Pennsylvania.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.