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Emergency Services Specialist

Community Counseling Center (CCC)·Fredericktown, Missouri

$43,120 - $53,102/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 21 hours ago
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About the role

The Emergency Services Specialist is responsible for assessing and managing mental health emergencies, including walk-ins and phone crises. They coordinate dispositions, facilitate involuntary commitments, and ensure clients are linked to appropriate community resources.

Emergency Services Specialist Location

  • Fredericktown,
  • MO
  • Note: Fredericktown will be Main Location.
  • Must be able to travel to
  • Perryville and
  • Ste
  • Genevieve
  • Full-Time:
  • Exempt:
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Weekend or evening hours may be required to meet the needs of the agency.
  • Base
  • Pay: $43,120 - 53,102/year - Rate is determined dependent prior experiences, degree, etc. Must meet the Division of Behavioral
  • Health's definition of
  • Qualified
  • Mental
  • Health
  • Professional (QMHP): Minimum MSW or MA in clinical psychology, psychological counseling or other mental health degree; or Meet the qualifications of a community support specialist (CSC) with at least three (3) years of population specific experience providing community support services in accordance with the key service functions specified in 9 CSR 30- 4.047(5)(B)1-8. Experience in mental health field preferred. Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.
  • The short and sweet: Responsible for assessment/disposition of emergencies.
  • Job
  • Duties: 1. Respond to walk-ins and phone emergencies and provide assessment per agency procedures. 2. Make disposition on emergencies including assisting hospitalization, coordinating with other agencies and with resources outside the Center, completing involuntary commitment process. 3. Maintain positive attitude toward agency and clientele. 4. Make appropriate referrals. 5. Provide follow-up on disposition to ensure linkage has occurred. 6. Triage all new callers to the Center for services. 7. Assist with Access to Care for services and refer to other services as needed. 8. Provide information and referral for resources outside the agency when situation dictates. 9. Participate in the on-call schedule rotation for after-hours crisis calls. 10. Assist with completion of discharge summaries for clients who no longer receive services. 11. Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements. 12. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards. The Agency Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Benefits 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year + get a day off for your birthday!

Seven Paid Holidays Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance Retirement Auto-Enrollment Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employee Referral Program Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field or meet specific community support specialist qualifications with at least three years of experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet motor vehicle record standards are required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Triage
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Referral coordination
  • Behavioral health
  • Clinical documentation
  • Crisis counseling
  • Involuntary commitment process
  • Mental health assessment
  • Client transportation

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Birthday off
  • Public service loan forgiveness
  • Seven paid holidays
  • Company paid LTD insurance
  • 24 Paid days off
  • Retirement auto-enrollment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$43,120 - $53,102/yr
Location
Fredericktown, Missouri
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Community Counseling Center (CCC)

As an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Community Counseling Center (CCC) is entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within five southeastern Missouri counties of Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison,...

Salary listed on 18 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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