988 Crisis Counselor

988 Crisis Counselor (Olympic Suicide Prevention Center)

This is a fully remote position. The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour
with a $3.00 overnight differential. 

The schedule is Wednesday-Sunday from 12:00am-4:00am PST, totaling 20 hours per
week.

This role requires a three-week 40-hour per week training at the start of
employment. 

Our work schedules are subject to change as necessary to meeting the Agency's
and it's client's needs. Reasonable notice is provided to facilitate personal
planning.

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About Didi Hirsch 

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person
mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to
the nation’s first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization
providing care to about 270,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch
has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing
culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000
dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch’s work possible. 

Summary

As a 988 Crisis Counselor, you will be responsible for providing crisis
intervention, emotional support, and resources to all help-seekers via
telephone. A high emphasis is placed on quality assurance and efficiency for
this role.

Primary Duties

* Offers crisis-counseling services via phones with the program goal of
answering 95% of calls within 20 seconds or less.
* Completes safety assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up
with help seekers.
* Serves as a mandated reporter in cases of suspected abuse or neglect.
* Is familiar with resources and providing information and referrals to help
seekers as appropriate.
* Maintains accurate and detailed contact reports. Documentation must be
completed in real time.
* Mentors volunteers during their training process and provides on-going
mentorship.
* Fulfills continuing education requirements as requested and/or required for
the agency, Suicide Prevention Center program and contracts.
* Attends routinely scheduled meetings for the Suicide Prevention Center.

Position Requirements

* Minimum of six months of relevant behavioral health experience, with 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, including the ability to empathetically
engage with any individual regardless of background, and demonstrate a high
level of emotional intelligence in the process.
* Exceptional at multi-tasking and time management, able to drive multiple
pieces of work forward simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively use web-based platforms, electronic
documentation systems, and communication tools, with strong typing and data
entry skills required to accurately document interactions in real time.
* Have high speed internet with an active Ethernet connection, and a
quiet/confidential workspace.
* Be empathetic, flexible, and adaptable to varying situations.
* Have open availability and flexibility to work within the program’s operating
hours, including weekends and holidays.
* Be reliable and able to adhere to schedules based upon program needs.
* Complete yearly required continuing education trainings.
* Have knowledge of all job specific skills including safety assessment, data
collection, and triage.
* Goal-oriented team player with strong experience working in large and complex
systems.
* A commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
* Successfully pass our pre-employment screening, including a background check
and live scan fingerprinting.

Our Vision

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve
optimal mental health and well-being.

Our Mission

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide
prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where
discrimination and injustice limit access.

CORE VALUES

Excellence: We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we
serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the
highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent
care. 

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas.
We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging. 

Equity: We are dedicated to promoting health equity in our communities, and we
work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and
society. 

Well Being: We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and
communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.

Advocacy: We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to
reduce barriers to care with the goal of access to high quality, integrated
healthcare for all. 

Community Engagement: We build partnerships in the community and across sectors
to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance
greater accessibility to care and support. 

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