988 Text and Chat Counselor -Full-Time (10333)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc as a 988 Crisis Counselor – Remote, M-F Schedule in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Remote - Baltimore, MD 00000Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School / GEDSalary Range: $22.00 - $24.
Key Responsibilities
- based crisis intervention techniques. Conduct suicide risk assessments and escalate high
- risk situations to supervisors or emergency services as needed. Maintain professional boundaries, cultural humility, and trauma
Requirements
- escalation skills. Comfort working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+, youth, people in active mental health or substance
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $44K - $50K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc as a 988 Crisis Counselor – Remote, M-F Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 988 Text and Chat Counselor -Full-Time (10333) at Baltimore Crisis Response a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Crisis Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Crisis Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Crisis Counseling position at Baltimore Crisis Response is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Crisis Counseling have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Baltimore Crisis Response lists compensation for this physician position at $46k to $50k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($46k–$50k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Text Communication, Chat Communication, Crisis De-escalation, Active Listening, Empathy, Trauma-Informed Care, Risk Assessment, Cultural Humility. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will serve as the first line of support via the 988 Lifeline digital platforms, responding promptly to text and chat messages from individuals in crisis. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, providing immediate support using evidence-based techniques, and making approp...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Generous PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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