Crisis Counselor
Job Description:
- Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources via telephone
- Offers crisis-counseling services and completes safety assessments
- Serves as a mandated reporter in cases of suspected abuse or neglect
- Maintains accurate and detailed contact reports
- Mentors volunteers during their training process
- Fulfills continuing education requirements as requested
- Attends routinely scheduled meetings for the Suicide Prevention Center
Requirements:
- Minimum of six months of relevant behavioral health experience
- One year of experience in crisis intervention or suicide prevention strongly preferred
- High school Diploma or equivalent
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to empathetically engage
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use web-based platforms and electronic documentation systems
- High speed internet with an active Ethernet connection
- Open availability and flexibility to work within the program’s operating hours, including weekends and holidays
- Reliable and able to adhere to schedules
- Complete yearly required continuing education trainings
- Knowledge of all job specific skills including safety assessment, data collection, and triage
- Goal-oriented team player
Benefits:
- loan repayment programs may be available
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