Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Tennessee
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Job Description
About the Role
Join PROTOCALL SERVICES INC. as a Crisis Counselor – Remote, Tennessee in United States. Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.35 - $26.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- of 1 year direct experience in behavioral health, counseling, or social services Location: Remote, Tennessee residency required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50,648 - $54,808/year
- 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 United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Tennessee 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.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
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: Telephonic First Responder, Emotional Support, Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Stabilization Services, Active Listening, Safety Planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.
Core 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 concerns, offering resources...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Company-Matched Student Loan Repayment, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, PTO (up to 4 weeks). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
1mo ago
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