Crisis Line Counselor

2 days ago

KentuckyFull TimeCounselor

Job Description

About the Role

Join New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc as a Crisis Line Counselor – 988 Suicide Lifeline in United States. If you are mission-driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team! The Crisis Line Counselor serves as the initial contact for the community and clients in the New Vista healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

provide the best possible service to contacts and clients * Provide crisis counseling as the need requires,.

provide follow-up response as requested/needed - This includes, but is not limited to: * Connecting to the a.

Provide safety planning for callers as needed * Provide follow-up calls per policy and procedures ----------.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc as a Crisis Line Counselor – 988 Suicide Lifeline.

Key Skills

Crisis CounselingRisk AssessmentTriageSafety PlanningCustomer ServiceEmergency InterventionCase DocumentationInter-agency LiaisonMental Health ScreeningActive Rescue Initiation

Requirements

Candidates must be high school graduates with a valid driver's license and the ability to work a flexible schedule. A bachelor's degree in a behavioral health or customer service field and experience in mental health or substance use are preferred.

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Position Insights

Crisis Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Crisis Counseling position at New Vista of the Bluegrass 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kentucky.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Counseling, Risk Assessment, Triage, Safety Planning, Customer Service, Emergency Intervention, Case Documentation, Inter-agency Liaison. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Crisis Line Counselor serves as the initial point of contact for clients, performing risk screenings and triaging calls, chats, and texts. They coordinate emergency interventions and act as a liaison between clients, healthcare staff, and law enforcement.

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