988 Crisis Counselor

Didi Hirsch Brand•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

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’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’s work possible.

Requirements

Minimum of six months of relevant behavioral health experience, with one year of experience in crisis intervention or suicide prevention strongly preferred.
Possess a high school Diploma or equivalent.
Be 18 years of age or older.
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.
Exceptional at multi-tasking and time management, able to drive multiple pieces of work forward simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
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.
Have high speed internet with an active Ethernet connection, and a quiet/confidential workspace.
Be empathetic, flexible, and adaptable to varying situations.
Have open availability and flexibility to work within the program’s operating hours, including weekends and holidays.
Be reliable and able to adhere to schedules based upon program needs.
Complete yearly required continuing education trainings.
Have knowledge of all job specific skills including safety assessment, data collection, and triage.
Goal-oriented team player with strong experience working in large and complex systems.
A commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
Successfully pass our pre-employment screening, including a background check and live scan fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Offers crisis-counseling services via phones with the program goal of answering 95% of calls within 20 seconds or less.
Completes safety assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up with help seekers.
Serves as a mandated reporter in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
Is familiar with resources and providing information and referrals to help seekers as appropriate.
Maintains accurate and detailed contact reports. Documentation must be completed in real time.
Mentors volunteers during their training process and provides on-going mentorship.
Fulfills continuing education requirements as requested and/or required for the agency, Suicide Prevention Center program and contracts.
Attends routinely scheduled meetings for the Suicide Prevention Center.