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Crisis Counselor

Preferred Family Healthcare

Crisis Counselor

Kirksville, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WE'RE A GOOD FAMILY TO KNOW:

    Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH) is a community-based healthcare organization that offers a full array of integrated services, serving more than 100,000 individuals each year in nearly 100 locations throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois. 

    Our greatest reward has been the opportunity to serve families and communities in need for the past 40 years. At PFH, our future is brighter than ever! With changes in leadership, focused priorities and strong core values, PFH remains a “Good Family to Know!” 

    YOUR ROLE AT PFH: 

    As a Crisis Counselor, you are responsible for providing support and resources to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This position networks with outside organizations, agencies, and groups to identify persons in need and how to reach them. You will:

    • Work with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach, emotional support, individual and group crisis counseling, public education, and referrals when needed. 
    • Represent the program and network with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of survivors are met. 
    • Provide presentations for community groups on disaster reactions, coping skills, stress management, and the disaster response program. 
    • Serve as the point of contact for members of community-based coalitions, teams, and task forces in the assigned geographic area.
    • Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.

    WE THINK YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE: 

    • High School education or equivalent and two (2) years responsible employment history; OR 
    • Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
    • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company vehicle.

    YOU'LL LOVE BEING A PART OF OUR FAMILY BECAUSE:

    Our associates are our most valuable asset! We understand the role their satisfaction plays in the quality of services they provide. Through encouragement, our associates are empowered to optimize their strengths through ongoing training to ensure they are equipped and feel competent to serve our clients. 

    Our eligible associates enjoy some of the following PFH Perks:

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plan options
    • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match!
    • Company paid basic life insurance
    • Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
    • Emergency Medical Leave Program
    • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
    • Health & Wellness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Employee Discount Program
    • Mileage Reimbursement
    • License/Certification Reimbursement

     

    OUR HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM WANTS TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S REQUIRED:

    Employment is conditional upon the receipt of appropriate background checks. Upon offer of employment, you must grant permission for Preferred Family Healthcare to verify accuracy, legitimacy, and results in regards to the following conditions of employment:

    • Background check that includes criminal history and abuse/ neglect.
    • Motor vehicle driving record check.
    • Education and license/certification verification (if applicable). 
    • Employment and/or personal reference checks.

     

  • Industry
    Government Administration