Crisis Counselor
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$18 - $22 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Crisis Counselor
CONTACT Care Line
Role Description CONTACT Care Line is East Tennessee’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 - Collaborating with visitors to create safety plans Counselors are expected to engage in follow-ups, maintain communication standards, and adhere to all clinical, legal, and operational guidelines. CONTACT’s team culture values mutual support, professional growth, and a shared mission to make a difference—every single day. Qualifications - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must not be a current or recent (within the past 3 years) client of any CONTACT Care Line crisis program - Bachelor’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 - Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or a related field - Strong empathic listening and reflective communication skills - Ability to remain calm and apply logical reasoning in high-stress or high-risk situations - Skilled in identifying and responding to imminent risk, with appropriate urgency and clinical awareness - Demonstrated proficiency in using web-based applications, navigating websites, and troubleshooting basic technical issues - Growth mindset with a willingness to receive and implement feedback promptly - Commitment to non-judgmental, compassionate support for all visitors, regardless of personal, political, or philosophical differences - Resourceful, solution-focused mindset with the ability to make independent decisions under pressure - Commitment to open, timely, and respectful two-way communication - All clinical staff at CONTACT Care Line are required to complete CONTACT Crisis Counselor Basic Training within the first two weeks of employment - 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. Requirements - Deliver high-quality work within established timelines - Engage respectfully and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and individuals seeking services - Contribute meaningfully to team efforts, embracing collaboration as a core element of CONTACT’s mission - Operate independently when needed, while maintaining strong communication and coordination with other team members - Uphold a high level of integrity, responsibility, and trustworthiness when working remotely Benefits - Fully remote position
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