What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Counselor position at LifeLinks Mental Health?
Mobile Crisis Counselor - Two Shifts Available: 2pm to 10pm and 7pm to 8am (Overnight Rotator)
Looking for a new exciting career opportunity? A career in Crisis might be for you!
** Some Nights, Weekends, and Holidays will be required**
You will have the opportunity to make real life-changing differences to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis within our community and surrounding counties.
Qualified applicants must be quick-thinking and able to remain calm under pressure, providing crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization services to all age populations in the community as well as over the telephone. Extensive training is provided.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the ability to communicate effectively to build rapport with individuals seeking services.
- Able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Effectively coordinate services needed by individuals seeking services.
A bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work etc..) is required, at a minimum. LPC or MSW preferred. Due to the mobility of the program, successful candidates must also have a valid driver’s license. Agency vehicles are provided.
LifeLinks is a Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.20 - $24.75 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25