Crisis Intervention Counselor

This is mental health work providing counseling, referral and information services to individuals having mental, emotional and social problems including suicidal behavior. Work involves frequent telephone contact with patients, social service agencies and mental health agencies and providing consultative and advisory services to mental health practitioners and the public in regard to suicidal and emotional crises. Significant aspects of the work include providing emergency counseling to individuals contemplating or in the process of committing suicide or experiencing emotional crisis, and providing immediate alternatives or commitment service for them. Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior.

Union Code
J AFSCME District Council 47

FLSA Code
Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

• You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up-to-date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
• The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
  Nashe’ Colmon, M.S
  Human Resource Professional
  City of Philadelphia -Office of Human Resources
  1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530
  Philadelphia, PA 19102
  [t] 215-686-2351
  [e] [email protected]
• For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [email protected]

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within three months of the application deadline (by 4/19/25) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

• EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, sociology, related social sciences, or nursing.
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: One year of experience counseling individuals with emotional or social problems in a mental health setting.
• SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: One year of suicide intervention counseling experience.

Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Other Requirements

• TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate the conferral of the appropriate degree.

Equivalency Statement(s)
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which has included completion of a bachelor’s degree program as an educational minimum.

Application Details

Notes to Applicants
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Projected Exam Date

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of February 17, 2025. Please note that this date may change.