988 Lifeline Crisis Counseling Specialist
About The Position
Crisis Services is looking to add experienced crisis counseling professionals to our team. We are seeking Crisis Counseling Specialists who are available to work onsite in our offices during the day or overnight and are interested in supporting our mission to provide crisis support to anyone in need. Who we are: Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration. About this opportunity: The Crisis Counseling Specialist assures the seamless availability and delivery of crisis phone and chat counseling (including lethality assessment), supportive counseling, and information and referral to individuals who contact Crisis Services 24-hour hotline, Chautauqua County 24-hour hotline, 988 Lifeline, Chat Platform and all other dedicated lines in the Crisis Counseling Program.
Requirements
- Crisis Counseling Specialist Level II Master's degree from an accredited college and/or university in human service field, social work or relevant field.
- Licensure in Social Work (LMSW or LCSW) OR licensure in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) required.
- Must possess strong knowledge of mental health and suicide dynamics and effects, public awareness and crisis prevention and intervention services.
- Superior knowledge of HIPAA laws/regulations with regard to protected health information; code of ethics, confidentiality and privacy principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish priorities in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Crisis Counseling Specialist Level I Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university in human service field, social work or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Must possess strong knowledge of mental health and suicide dynamics and effects, public awareness and crisis prevention and intervention services.
- Superior knowledge of HIPAA laws/regulations with regard to protected health information; code of ethics, confidentiality and privacy principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish priorities in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment.
- Intermediate computer skills.
Responsibilities
- assures the seamless availability and delivery of crisis phone and chat counseling (including lethality assessment), supportive counseling, and information and referral to individuals who contact Crisis Services 24-hour hotline, Chautauqua County 24-hour hotline, 988 Lifeline, Chat Platform and all other dedicated lines in the Crisis Counseling Program
Benefits
- Competitive pay including regular annual increases
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- CWA Local 1122 union membership
- Generous paid time off and paid meal breaks
- Employee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family members
- Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
- Great health insurance coverage w/generous employer premium contribution
- $300/year Flexible Spending Account provided by agency
- Access to dental, vision and other ancillary insurance coverage options
- 403(b) plan w/employer match after one year of service
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
