Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Albuquerque, NM

2 days ago
Albuquerque, New Mexico — Remote$50K - $55KFull TimeCounselor
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Compensation Intelligence

WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · NM adjusted

Above Market
Salary Percentile56th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

7% above median for Counselor in NM

Job Description

About the Role

Join Protocall Services Inc. as a Crisis Counselor – Fully Remote, Swing Shift in Albuquerque, NM. Job DetailsJob Location: Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque, NM 87110Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.35 - $26.

Key Responsibilities

  • free, private office space with a door that locks. Along with hard
  • wired broadband or fiber internet with speeds of at least 10 Mbps that is not susceptible to frequent outages; satellite and cellular
  • based services (including Starlink, Viasat, Verizon 5G Cellular, T
  • Mobile 5G Cellular, etc.) are not permitted. What You Can Expect Six

Requirements

  • of 1 year direct experience in behavioral health, counseling, or social services Location Requirement: Fully Remote, New Mexico residency required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $50K - $55K
  • 20 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Protocall Services Inc. in Albuquerque, NM.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionRisk AssessmentBehavioral Health CounselingEmotional SupportActive ListeningSafety PlanningClinical DocumentationMultitaskingTelephonic SupportHIPAA Compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Albuquerque, NM at PROTOCALL SERVICES a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Crisis Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Crisis Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Crisis Counseling position at PROTOCALL SERVICES 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

PROTOCALL SERVICES lists compensation for this physician position at $51k to $55k annually.

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
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($51k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, Behavioral Health Counseling, Emotional Support, Active Listening, Safety Planning, Clinical Documentation, Multitasking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Act as a telephonic first responder providing emotional support, risk assessment, and crisis stabilization to individuals in distress. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and navigate multiple software systems to provide solution-focused care.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 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). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Crisis Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About PROTOCALL SERVICES

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
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)
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago