| Name of Organization: | Crisis Services |
| Job Title: | 988 Lifeline Counselor |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Part-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Start Date: | Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 |
| Job Description: | The 988 Lifeline Crisis Counseling Specialist assures the seamless availability and delivery of crisis phone and chat counseling (including lethality assessment), supportive counseling, and information and referral to individuals who contact the 988 Lifeline. Specialists will also receive training to respond to Crisis Services' 24-hour hotline, Chautauqua County's 24-hour hotline, our Chat Platform and all other dedicated lines in our Crisis Counseling Program. |
| Required Qualifications: | 988 Crisis Counseling Specialist Level II Master's degree from an accredited college and/or university in human service field, social work or relevant field. Licensure in Social Work (LMSW or LCSW) OR licensure in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) required. Must possess strong knowledge of mental health and suicide dynamics and effects, public awareness and crisis prevention and intervention services. Superior knowledge of HIPAA laws/regulations with regard to protected health information; code of ethics, confidentiality and privacy principles. Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish priorities in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment. Intermediate computer skills. 988 Crisis Counseling Specialist Level I Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university in human service field, social work or relevant field. Must possess strong knowledge of mental health and suicide dynamics and effects, public awareness and crisis prevention and intervention services. Superior knowledge of HIPAA laws/regulations with regard to protected health information; code of ethics, confidentiality and privacy principles. Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish priorities in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment. Intermediate computer skills. |
| Rate of Pay: | $20.58-$28.71 |
| How to Apply: | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=122560&clientkey=DDE5621A803B2101D30604139ED4E250 |
| Contact: | HR@crisisservices.org |
| Website: | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=122560&clientkey=DDE5621A803B2101D30604139ED4E250 |
