Join a Supportive Team and Help Clients in Crisis
CommUnity Crisis Services seeks passionate and qualified Crisis Counselors to join our expanding Mobile Crisis Response Program. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide critical support to individuals facing mental health and related crises right in their own communities. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions and making a lasting impact on lives.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm
Responsibilities:
- Respond to mobile crisis dispatches and provide on-site counseling and suicide risk screening, safety planning, and resource referral.
- Transport clients in agency vehicles when needed.
- Document client interactions and communicate effectively with team members and agency partners.
- Complete required client records and maintain program materials.
- Follow up with clients, make referrals, and collaborate with healthcare providers.
- Contribute to a positive team environment and assist with administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
One of the following:
- Licensed mental health professional
- Bachelor's degree in human services with 1 year of behavioral/mental health experience
- Law enforcement/EMT/Peer Support Specialist with 2 years of relevant experience
- Associate's degree/high school diploma with 2 years' mental health / behavioral health experience
Additional Requirements:
- Pass needed background checks and have valid driver's license.
- Reliable transportation and working phone.
- Ability to handle demanding situations and client crises, including ability to have upfront, honest discussion about suicide and risk factors.
- Strong communication, prioritization, and independent work skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention experience.
- Familiarity with community resources and diverse populations.
- Trauma-informed care practices and ability to work well under pressure.
- Bilingualism in Spanish, Arabic, French, or Swahili (highly valued).
- Commitment to team collaboration and professional development.
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and sensitivity to client needs.
- Basic computer and phone/fax machine operation skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: starts at $22/hour
- Health insurance: Wellmark Blue Cross ($74 per pay period for employee, CommUnity pays $400 per month towards dependent coverage).
- Dental insurance: Delta Dental ($1 per pay period for employee).
- Retirement savings: CommUnity matches up to 6% of employee salary after six months of service, 100% vested immediately after 6 months.
- Life/AD&D insurance: 100% paid by CommUnity
- Long-term disability: 100% paid by CommUnity
- Paid time off: 4 weeks accrued in the 1st year, plus 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly, 2 floating holidays annually, 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
- Paid parental leave: 4 weeks of paid leave after birth or adoption of a child (must be employed 6 full months to be eligible)
- Work-life balance: Flexible scheduling when extended shift coverage occurs.
Ready to join a team that values your skills and empowers your growth? Apply today and become a Mobile Crisis Counselor at CommUnity Crisis Services!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Patient demographics:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Older adults
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a bachelor's degree in a human services field and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a minimum of 2 years' directly relevant experience?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person