Crisis Counselor

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🕒 April 28

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $24 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🛋️ Counselor

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services

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501 - 1000 employees

🤝 Non-profit

🧘 Wellness

📚 Education

Non-profit • Wellness • Education

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, and crisis counseling services to individuals, families, and communities, particularly those facing barriers to care. It operates 24/7 crisis hotlines (including Teen Line and the 988 Lifeline), offers outpatient and enhanced care programs, wildfire recovery and outreach, training and continuing education for mental health professionals and students, and runs community prevention and recovery initiatives. The organization also engages in fundraising, volunteer programs, public education, and partnerships to expand access to behavioral health care.

📋 Description

• Providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and resources to help-seekers via telephone. • Offers crisis-counseling services aimed at answering 95% of calls within 20 seconds or less. • Completes safety assessment and planning, de-escalation, and follow-up with help seekers. • Serves as a mandated reporter in cases of suspected abuse or neglect. • Maintains accurate and detailed contact reports, with real-time documentation. • Mentors volunteers during their training process and provides ongoing mentorship. • 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. • Possess a high school Diploma or equivalent. • Be 18 years of age or older. • Possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate high emotional intelligence. • Exceptional at multi-tasking and time management. • Demonstrated ability to effectively use web-based platforms and electronic documentation systems. • Have high-speed internet with an active Ethernet connection. • Have open availability and flexibility to work within the program's operating hours, including weekends and holidays. • Complete yearly required continuing education trainings. • Have knowledge of job-specific skills including safety assessment and data collection. • Goal-oriented team player.

🏖️ Benefits

• Reasonable notice is provided for schedule changes to facilitate personal planning. • Loan repayment programs may be available for qualifying employees.