A Crisis Counselor, sometimes called a Trauma Counselor, provides caring support and assistance when someone is involved in a mental health crisis. Common duties listed in a Crisis Counselor job description include helping others develop coping strategies, providing front-line emotional support during a crisis and acting as a referral source.
Un Crisis Counselor debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Crisis Counselor debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Assessing clients’ mental health to provide treatment recommendations and immediate support
- Developing crisis intervention plans to help stabilize patients experiencing a crisis
- Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical records regarding treatment and counseling sessions
- Providing appropriate referrals to other providers and services to support holistic treatment
- Collaborating with comprehensive care teams, including Social Workers, Doctors, Nurses and Therapists
Un Crisis Counselor competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Conflict-resolution skills, as Crisis Counselors generally face tense and challenging situations
- Strong communication and active listening skills
- Knowledge of and experience in deploying crisis intervention techniques
- Empathy, compassion and a desire to serve a certain population
