crisis intervention counselor

CONTACT Care Line

<div>Description:
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IMPORTANT NOTE: At this time, we are only hiring employees from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.</b></p><p><b>
Note: This is a fully remote position.</b></p><p>
CONTACT Workplace Expectations</p><p>
As part of their duties and responsibilities, all CONTACT employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the following:</p><ul><li>
Deliver high-quality work within established timelines, maintaining focus and accountability whether working independently or with guidance.</li><li>
Engage respectfully and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and individuals seeking services.</li><li>
Contribute meaningfully to team efforts, embracing collaboration as a core element of CONTACT&rsquo;s mission and daily operations.</li><li>
Operate independently when needed, while maintaining strong communication and coordination with other team members to support shared goals and organizational continuity.</li><li>
Uphold a high level of integrity, responsibility, and trustworthiness when working remotely, ensuring confidentiality, appropriate use of time, and adherence to CONTACT&rsquo;s standards in all settings.</li></ul><p>
Position Summary</p><p>
CONTACT Care Line is East Tennessee&rsquo;s first crisis hotline. Our 988 Crisis Program provides text and phone-based support for individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Crisis Counselors are responsible for assessing suicide risk, offering compassionate support, ensuring timely documentation, and collaborating with visitors to create safety plans. In addition to responding on the front lines, counselors are expected to engage in follow-ups, maintain communication standards, and adhere to all clinical, legal, and operational guidelines.</p><p>
CONTACT&rsquo;s team culture values mutual support, professional growth, and a shared mission to make a difference - every single day.</p><p>
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Crisis Intervention and Support</p><ul><li>
Respond to 988 chat, text, and telephone interactions in a timely and compassionate manner</li><li>
During chat-focused shifts, manage two concurrent chat interactions in alignment with the two-chat policy, while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and timely responses.</li><li>
Assess and mitigate suicide risk using established protocols and safety planning procedures</li><li>
Deliver emotional support utilizing active listening and de-escalation skills</li><li>
Provide referrals to appropriate community resources as needed</li><li>
Follow all clinical and operational protocols across all shifts, including initiating phone contact in the event of disconnection with a high-risk visitor or during imminent risk (IR) situations</li><li>
Initiate and conduct follow-up outreach, when necessary, based on visitor needs and clinical services guidelines</li><li>
Participate in and complete training for both chat and phone-based services; maintain readiness to support visitors across all assigned mediums</li></ul><p>
Clinical Documentation and Communication</p><ul><li>
Accurately and thoroughly document all visitor interactions in accordance with organizational procedures</li><li>
Complete documentation within 8 minutes per interaction, ensuring clinical details are clear, timely, and aligned with documentation standards</li><li>
Engage in SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) consultations for escalated visitor cases and mandatory reporting (MR) conversations</li><li>
Maintain an active presence in Slack during scheduled shifts, responding within 3 minutes to messages in designated work channels relevant to your role (e.g., shift chat consults, supervisor DMs, huddles from a supervisor or mentor). Social or general update channels do not require immediate response.</li><li>
Participate in meetings and supervision sessions on Microsoft Teams and be prepared to join video calls professionally when requested during scheduled shifts or for pre-arranged meetings</li><li>
Read and appropriately engage with all communications and updates from leadership, including the updates and paid-staff-topics channels on Slack</li><li>
Attend monthly staff meetings and actively participate in team-wide discussions and initiatives Mandatory Reporting and Compliance</li><li>
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all mandatory reporting requirements, policies, and procedures</li><li>
Assist in the completion of reports involving suspected child or vulnerable adult abuse</li><li>
Keep current with Title VI training and ensure adherence to non-discrimination and equity standards</li><li>
Comply fully with all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Handbook, Clinical Policy Documents, Clinical Operating Procedures, and Lifeline metrics.</li></ul><p>
Professional Development and Team Collaboration</p><ul><li>
Complete all required continuing education, including clinical refreshers, Mind Meld sessions, and other assigned trainings</li><li>
Attend regular clinical supervision sessions and implement feedback from supervisors</li><li>
Participate in performance reviews, including probationary and ongoing evaluations</li><li>
Meet or exceed performance benchmarks for quality, productivity, attendance, and ethical conduct</li><li>
Support the onboarding of new team members through mentoring when requested</li></ul>
Requirements:
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Experience, Skills, Licenses/Certifications:</p><ul><li>
Must be 18 years of age or older</li><li>
Must not be a current or recent (within the past 3 years) client of any CONTACT Care Line crisis program</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 college credits in Social Work or a related mental health field, or equivalent experience required</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or a related field</li><li>
Strong empathic listening and reflective communication skills</li><li>
Ability to remain calm and apply logical reasoning in high-stress or high-risk situations</li><li>
Skilled in identifying and responding to imminent risk, with appropriate urgency and clinical awareness</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in using web-based applications, navigating websites, and troubleshooting basic technical issues</li><li>
Growth mindset with a willingness to receive and implement feedback promptly</li><li>
Commitment to non-judgmental, compassionate support for all visitors, regardless of personal, political, or philosophical differences</li><li>
Resourceful, solution-focused mindset with the ability to make independent decisions under pressure</li><li>
Commitment to open, timely, and respectful two-way communication</li><li>
All clinical staff at CONTACT Care Line are required to complete CONTACT Crisis Counselor Basic Training within the first two weeks of employment</li></ul><p>
Physical requirements include the ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods and work continuously from a computer with high speed, secure internet.</p></div>

Remote-Based Crisis Counselor

City of Phoenix

<div><div><div><div>Job ID</div>
62090
</div><div><div>Job Category</div>
Fire Services
</div></div><div><div><div>Full/Part Time</div>
Full-Time
</div><div><div>Regular/Temporary</div>
Regular</div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ABOUT THIS POSITION</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>As part of the Community Assistance Program (CAP), the fundamental reason this classification exists is to co-respond to 9-1-1 calls with Fire and Police personnel as part of a two-person Crisis Response Unit, or to respond to behavioral health calls as part of a two-person Behavioral Health response Unit with a contracted Peer Support Specialist. Both units serve to de-escalate and stabilize crisis situations, and provide emotional support, victim advocacy and resource connection. The Community Assistance Program functions 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Shift, holiday, and weekend work is required. Shifts are 10 hours/day and are assigned in consecutive days (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday).</p><p>
Crisis Intervention Specialist are expected to work on either crisis response or behavioral health unit, as assigned. As part of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the labor unit 7, Administrative, Supervisory Professional and Technical Employees Association (ASPTEA), the departments will conduct a seniority-based schedule bids at least annually (MOA, 2024-2026, page 24.)</p><p><b>
Typical job functions include and are not limited to:</b></p><ul><li>
Serves on a mobile Crisis Response or Behavioral Health Unit team to provide crisis intervention services by responding to emergency calls that come through the 911 system.</li><li>
Conducts on-site assessments and intervention in emergency situations including unexpected death, house fires, mental health, child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assaults, substance abuse and other social determinants of health.</li><li>
Employs de-escalation techniques to diffuse tense situations and ensure the safety of all parties.</li><li>
Provides emergency assistance, emotional support, crisis counseling and resource referral to individuals in distress.</li><li>
Collaborates with law enforcement, emergency medical services, and other crisis response teams to coordinate appropriate interventions.</li><li>
Acts as a liaison between individuals receiving services and first responders, medical staff, medical examiner's office, mortuaries, and community partners.</li><li>
Transports individuals to their home, social service agencies or other appropriate resources.</li><li>
Performs short-term case management functions.</li><li>
Creates and maintains required reports, records and documents.</li><li>
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.</li><li>
Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.</li><li>
Some Specialist positions will act as a &quot;rover&quot;. Those in the rover role will not be assigned a permanent unit. A roving Specialist will provide coverage due call-offs and vacation coverage. This position may also be placed on a unit as an additional responder when not providing coverage or will assist in temporarily filling vacancies, as needed. Specialists in this role will be expected to respond to any of the CAP locations (10) throughout the Phoenix area, as assigned.<ul><li>
The following are the roving shift assignments:<ul><li>
Sunday - Wednesday: 0500-1500 and 1500-0100.</li><li>
Wednesday - Saturday: 0900-1900 and 1900-0500.<br>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>IDEAL CANDIDATE</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>Knowledge of:</p><ul><li>
Social service agencies and community resources.</li><li>
Crisis intervention techniques, trauma-informed care principles, and best practices in mental health services.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Behavioral Health Systems and petition process.</li><li>
Victim's rights in Arizona.</li><li>
Police and Fire policies and procedures.</li></ul><p>
 Ability to:
</p><ul><li>Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>
Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one setting.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.</li><li>
Comprehend and make inferences from written material.</li><li>
Produce documents written with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.</li><li>
Work cooperatively with other city employees and the public.</li><li>
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.</li><li>
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SALARY</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>Pay Range: $26.18 to $44.77 per hour.</p><p>
Hiring Range: $26.18 to $36.84 per hour.</p><p><b>
Pay Range Explanation:</b></p><ul><li>
Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.</li><li>
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>BENEFITS</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:</p>
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,<ul><li> for more details: Pension Information</li><li>
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions</li><li>
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans</li><li>
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan</li><li>
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually</li><li>
Dental, vision, and life insurance options</li><li>
Employer paid long-term disability</li><li>
Free Bus/light rail pass</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year</li><li>
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period</li><li>
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi</li></ul><p>
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<div>
<div></div><div><ul><li>Two years experience in crisis intervention, counseling, or working with crime victims.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.</li><li>
A Master's degree in the same disciplines is preferred and will count toward one year of the required experience.</li><li>
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted</li><li>
Employees in this classification who are skilled in a second language may be called upon to utilize that skill in the routine performance of their duties</li><li>
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.</li><li>
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.</li><li>
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.</li>
For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, <li>.</li><li>
The City job description can be found here.</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:</p><ul><li>
Master's degree in human social work, counseling, or a related field.</li><li>
Experience:<ul><li>
Supervising staff and volunteers.</li><li>
Providing customer service to a diverse population.</li><li>
Completing case note documentation and report writing.</li><li>
Developing resources and/or working with community partners.</li><li>
Providing on-scene crisis and behavioral health services.</li><li>
Providing outreach, community-based social services, and resources.</li></ul></li><li>
Victim Services: Experience working with domestic violence, sexual violence, and homicide.</li><li>
Homeless Services: Experience providing homeless and crisis intervention services, including community-based services and resources.</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>RECRUITMENT DATES</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>Recruitment closes June 29, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.</p><p>
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.<i> </i>This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
HOW TO APPLY</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>Apply online by completing the required information and attaching,<b> as one document</b>, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
WE ARE HERE TO HELP</b></h2>
<div>
<div></div><div><ul><li>Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.</li>
If you are in need of computer resources,<li> for free options.</li>
Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.<li> for more information.</li><li>
Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.</li><li>
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If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>REFERENCE</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>Crisis Intervention Specialist, JC:07170, ID# 62090, 06/15/2026, USM, CM, Benefits:007</p><p>
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.</p><p>
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork</p><p>
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Phoenix Fire Community Assistance Program

Keystone Health

<div><p>At Keystone Health, we aspire for you to feel empowered and fulfilled as you work towards our shared mission of delivering heartfelt care. Earn a living where your heart truly belongs.</p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
Keystone Health Crisis Intervention Program provides mental health and drug and alcohol services throughout the Franklin and Fulton County areas. These services are provided by Hotline and/or face-to-face contact in the Crisis office or the local hospital emergency departments.</p><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><p>
Master&rsquo;s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation, activity therapies, counseling, education, or related fields and three (3) years of mental health direct-care experience OR Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science history criminal justice, theology, counseling, education or related field or be a registered nurse, and five (5) years direct care experience and two (2) years supervisory experience. OR A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in nursing and 3 years of mental health direct care experience OR A registered nurse license, certified in psychology or psychiatry.</p><p></p><p><b>
Current CPR certification is required.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>
Keystone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>

Crisis Intervention Spec II

Northwestern University

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 The Counselor/Coordinator Health and Wellness for Northwestern Qatar (NU-Q) is a licensed mental health professional providing evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, brief psychotherapy, and consultation to the community.The Counselor/Coordinator provides educational health and wellness programming and makes referrals to off-campus health and wellness providers as necessary. The counselor facilitates and manages the campus disability services program, and liaise with Northwestern University AccessibleNU as necessary, collects and evaluates student immunization records, and provides professional consultation(s) during student medical leave of absence requests/reinstatement.
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   In collaboration with Northwestern University AccessibleNU office, serves as a focal point for NUQ students applying to accommodation support and services.
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   Liaise with administration, faculty, and staff to ensure accessibility industry best-practices, State of Qatar and federal regulations are met.
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   Manage, assess, and develop Counseling and Wellness services and systems in alignment with Northwestern University- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
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   Five to eight years post-master's experience in a university counseling center or similar environment.
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   Licensed for independent practice in psychology, counseling, social work or related field in the United States, State of Qatar, and/or related licensing body.
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   Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a highly cohesive and interdisciplinary team.
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   Experience in the provision of crisis intervention and consultation.
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   Demonstrated understanding of ethical and legal issues in mental health practice.
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   Applied experience in the area of health education, disability services and mental health counseling.
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   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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   Demonstrated commitment to working with and ensuring the welfare of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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   Excellent organizational skills.
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   Creative approach to the assessment and development of programs addressing the needs of students.
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   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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   Six to ten years of post-education experience
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   Doctoral level degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from a U.S., State of Qatar, and/or equivalent accredited institution.
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   Experience working with students from the GCC, MENA, and/or Global South.
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   Experience and/or certification in clinical therapy for anxiety and depression diagnosis.
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   Ability to work with a highly diverse population.
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The Counselor/Coordinator Health and Wellness, Qatar

Miravista Behavioral Health Center

<div><p><b>Join us as a Every Other Weekend Evening Mental Health Counselor!</b></p>
<p><b>New Competitive Rates!</b></p>
<p>Part Time 8-hours Days Every Other Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) including holiday rotation</p>
<p>As a<i> </i><b>Mental Health Counselor</b> for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, you&rsquo;ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients. As a Mental Health Counselor<i>,</i><b><i> </i></b>you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient psychiatric units. You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL&rsquo;s, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.</p>
<p>As a Mental Health Counselor, you will:</p>
<ul><li>Conduct patient observation and rounds.</li>
<li>Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.</li>
<li>Observe and monitor patient&rsquo;s progress and reports observations to staff.</li>
<li>Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.</li>
<li>Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.</li>
<li>Provide appropriate supervision of patients&rsquo; activities.</li>
<li>Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.</li>
<li>Process admissions belongings.</li>
<li>Complete documentation in the EMR system.</li>
<li>Facilitate patient groups.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team</li>
</ul>
<p>Mental Health Counselor candidates will have the following:</p>
<ul><li>High School Diploma. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in psychology or human services field preferred.</li>
<li>Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.</li>
<li>Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.</li>
<li>Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.</li>
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<p>When you join the growing TaraVista team, you're not just taking a job, you&rsquo;re making a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.<b> </b>As our team member, you&rsquo;ll receive:</p>
<ul><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision</li>
<li>401(k) match</li>
<li>Employer paid short term disability (STD)</li>
<li>Employer paid life and AD&amp;D Insurance</li>
<li>Generous Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
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<p><b>Pay Range</b></p>
<p>Compensation will be determined based on the candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience.</p>
<p>$20.11 - $24.00</p>
<p><i>TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</i></p></div>

Mental Health Counselor Adult Inpatient Psych 8hr every other Weekends Evenings

KeyStone Center

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ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services

<div><p><b>988 Chat &amp; Text Counselor (Olympic Suicide Prevention Center)</b></p>
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This is a fully remote position. The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour with a $3.00 overnight differential.</p>
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The schedule is Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm PST, totaling 20 hours per week.</p>
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This role requires a three-week 40-hour per week training at the start of employment.</p>
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Our work schedules are subject to change as necessary to meet the Agency&rsquo;s and its client's needs. Reasonable notice is provided to facilitate personal planning.</p>
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Ask us about loan repayment programs you may qualify for by working at Didi Hirsch.</p>
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About Didi Hirsch</i></b></p>
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Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation&rsquo;s first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to about 270,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch&rsquo;s work possible.</p>
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Summary</i></b></p>
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As a Chat &amp; Text Counselor, you will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources to help-seekers through Crisis Chat and Text services. Operating in a fully remote capacity with an option to work on-site, you will play a critical role in delivering compassionate and effective support during moments of crisis. This position emphasizes maintaining high-quality standards in all interactions to ensure help-seekers receive the best possible care and guidance. By actively listening, assessing needs, and providing appropriate resources, you will make a meaningful impact on individuals seeking assistance.</p>
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Primary Duties</i></b></p>
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<li>Offers crisis-counseling services via chat and text.</li>
<li>Completes risk assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up with Chat/Text visitors.</li>
<li>Serves as a mandated reporter in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.</li>
<li>Is familiar with resources and providing information and referrals to visitors as appropriate.</li>
<li>Maintains accurate and detailed chat/text reports. Documentation must be completed in real time.</li>
<li>Responds to concurrent interactions in alignment with 988 Lifeline standards; accept overlapping interactions only when clinically appropriate.</li>
<li>Fulfills continuing education requirements as requested or required for the agency and the Suicide Prevention Center program.</li>
<li>Assists in the training process of new counselors.</li>
<li>Participates in community outreach events such as resources tables and presentation about suicide prevention as needed.</li>
<li>Attends routinely scheduled meetings for the Suicide Prevention Center.</li>
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<p><b><i>Position Requirements</i></b></p>
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<li>Minimum of six months of relevant behavioral health experience, with one year of experience in crisis intervention or suicide prevention strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Possess a high school Diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>Be 18 years of age or older.</li>
<li>Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to empathetically engage with any individual regardless of background, and demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence in the process.</li>
<li>Exceptional at multi-tasking and time management, able to drive multiple pieces of work forward simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to effectively use web-based platforms, electronic documentation systems, and communication tools, with strong typing and data entry skills required to accurately document interactions in real time.</li>
<li>Have high speed internet with an active Ethernet connection, and a quiet/confidential workspace.</li>
<li>Be empathetic, flexible, and adaptable to varying situations.</li>
<li>Have open availability and flexibility to work within the program&rsquo;s operating hours, including weekends and holidays.</li>
<li>Be reliable and able to adhere to schedules based upon program needs.</li>
<li>Complete yearly required continuing education trainings.</li>
<li>Have knowledge of all job specific skills including safety assessment, data collection, and chat/text triage.</li>
<li>Goal-oriented team player with strong experience working in large and complex systems.</li>
<li>A commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.</li>
<li>Successfully pass our pre-employment screening, including a background check and live scan fingerprinting.</li></ul><br>
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Our Vision</i></b></h4>
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A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.</p>
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Our Mission</i></b></h4>
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Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.</p>
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Core Values</i></b></h4>
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Excellence:</b> We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care.</p><br>
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Diversity &amp; Inclusion: </b>We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging.</p>
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Equity:</b> We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society.</p><br>
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Well Being: </b>We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.</p><br>
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Advocacy:</b> We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high quality, integrated healthcare for all.</p><br>
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Community Engagement: </b>We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support.</p>
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#LI-LR1 #LI-Remote</p><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

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