988 Text and Chat Counselor - Part-Time (10180)

2 months ago
Baltimore, Maryland — Remote$22.00-$24.00 HourlyPart TimeCrisis Counseling
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc as a 988 Text and Chat Counselor - Part-Time (10180) in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Remote - Baltimore, MD 00000Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High School / GEDSalary Range: $22.00 - $24.

Key Responsibilities

  • based crisis intervention techniques. Conduct suicide risk assessments and escalate high
  • risk situations to supervisors or emergency services as needed. Maintain professional boundaries, cultural humility, and trauma

Requirements

  • escalation skills. Comfort working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+, youth, people in active mental health or substance

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $22 - $24/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc as a 988 Text and Chat Counselor - Part-Time (10180).

Key Skills

Text CommunicationChat CommunicationCrisis De-escalationActive ListeningEmpathyTrauma-Informed TechniquesRisk AssessmentSuicide Risk AssessmentCultural HumilityHIPAA ComplianceTyping SkillsWritten CommunicationBilingual SkillsMultilingual Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 988 Text and Chat Counselor - Part-Time (10180) at Baltimore Crisis Response 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 Baltimore Crisis Response 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

Stated compensation: $22.00-$24.00 Hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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 ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Text Communication, Chat Communication, Crisis De-escalation, Active Listening, Empathy, Trauma-Informed Techniques, Risk Assessment, Suicide Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Crisis Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Counselors will respond promptly to incoming text and chat messages via the 988 Lifeline platform, engaging users with empathy and evidence-based crisis intervention techniques. Key duties include conducting suicide risk assessments, providing appropriate referrals to local resources, and accurately...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Generous PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Baltimore Crisis Response

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Generous PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Support
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

Part-time

Posted

2mo ago