988 Crisis Counselor

This 988 Crisis Counselor position at St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Crisis Intervention position at St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester 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 Intervention have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Stated compensation: $25-28/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Suicide prevention, Active listening, Empathy, Documentation, Safety planning, Risk assessment, Multi-tasking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Intervention role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor manages incoming calls for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, providing crisis intervention and risk assessment. They also document calls, create safety plans, and coordinate with community resources and emergency services.