Protocall Services logo
Protocall Services
Kokomo, Indiana · Remote OK

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Kokomo, IN

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.35-$26.35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kokomo, IN - Kokomo, IN 46902Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.35 - $26.35 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: SwingJob Category: Health CareEducation (one of the following required): Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4 year college or university. Experience: Minimum of 1 year direct experience in behavioral health, counseling, or social services Location: Remote, Indiana residency required

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance 401(k) program with company match Company-matched student loan repayment program Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Accrued PTO (earn up to 4 weeks in your first year) Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Compensation & Incentives In addition to base hourly pay, our crisis counselors are eligible for the following incentives: + $1.00/hour - Employees who voluntarily commit to both Saturday and Sunday on their recurring schedule receive a $1.00 increase to their base pay post-training. + $1.00/hour - for working a full 40-hour schedule in the workweek post-training Shift Differentials: Hourly shift differentials ranging between two and six dollars may be applied on an hourly basis, depending on your shift and tenure with the organization. These details will be provided at the time of offer to help you prepare for schedule confirmation with the Scheduling Team.

Who We Are

Protocall Services is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare and crisis intervention, supporting organizations across the U.S. and Canada. For five consecutive years, we have been awarded “Top Workplace” honors for our strong culture, mission-driven work, and commitment to employee well-being.

We serve a wide range of nearly 700 different organizations nationwide, including Community Mental Health Centers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations, University counseling centers, and Employee Assistance Programs following our brief immediate support model.

As a remote-first organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, our staff operate with excellence, compassion, and integrity while providing 24/7 telephonic support to individuals with various degrees of need.

Role Expectations: About the Role As a Crisis Counselor, you will be a telephonic first responder, delivering compassionate emotional support, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. You will engage with callers experiencing a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and situational challenges.

This role requires emotional resilience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong ability to multitask while maintaining clarity and professionalism. While many calls involve acute needs, not all calls are crisis calls; some are administrative or supportive in nature.

Regardless of the call type, you will ensure each caller receives professional, solution-focused care and a high-quality service experience. Primary

Responsibilities

Provide empathetic, ethical, and professional telephonic support to individuals experiencing distress or seeking guidance. Build rapport, actively listen, and foster client engagement. Assess emotional and behavioral health concerns, including levels of risk and urgent safety issues.

Provide resources, coping strategies, referrals, and safety planning. Intervene appropriately in emergent situations. Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation. Multitask effectively while navigating multiple software systems.

Ensure a secure, HIPAA-compliant home workspace with a locking door and a wired, stable internet connection.

What You Can Expect Six-Week Paid Virtual Training Cohort: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST A structured onboarding program including skills development, role-playing, mentored live call work, and crisis-care foundations. Successful completion is required for continued employment.

Remote Scheduling: Upon graduation from training, you will transition to your regular schedule, developed in collaboration with our Scheduling Department. Regular availability on weekends and holidays is required. Protocall Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different

Key Responsibilities

As a telephonic first responder, the Crisis Counselor will deliver compassionate emotional support, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization services to callers experiencing various challenges. Primary duties include providing empathetic support, assessing behavioral health concerns, offering resources and safety planning, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of one year of direct experience in behavioral health, counseling, or social services. The role requires emotional resilience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to maintain a secure, HIPAA-compliant remote workspace with stable internet.

Key Skills

Active ListeningMultitaskingHIPAA ComplianceEmpathyEthical Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Kokomo, IN at PROTOCALL SERVICES a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Crisis Counseling — ranked against 250 active Crisis Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Crisis Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 22% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Top Counselor Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 16 employers

10
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
17
$120k-135k
1
$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
10% this job
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Encinitas, California

$118k-$135k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · San Jose, California

$117k-$134k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$95k-$130k
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.7
Better work-life than 70% of Crisis Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 250 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes weekends
Protocall Services logo

About Protocall Services

Mental Health Care
Portland, Oregon
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Student loan repayment program
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Accrued PTO (up to 4 weeks in first year)
Shift differentials