| Name of Organization: | Crisis Services |
| Job Title: | 988 Lifeline Crisis Counseling Specialist |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Start Date: | Monday, May 5, 2025 |
| Job Description: | Crisis Services is looking to add experienced crisis counseling professionals to our team. We are seeking Crisis Counseling Specialists who are available to work evenings and overnights and are interested in supporting our mission to provide crisis support to anyone in need. The 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 Crisis Services 24-hour hotline, Chautauqua County 24-hour hotline, 988 Lifeline, Chat Platform and all other dedicated lines in the Crisis Counseling Program. |
| Required Qualifications: | 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. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university in human service field, social work or relevant field, or equivalent experience. 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: | $21.61 - $30.15 Hourly |
| How to Apply: | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=157173&clientkey=DDE5621A803B2101D30604139ED4E250 |
| Contact: | jgraham@crisisservices.org |
| Website: | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=131947&clientkey=DDE5621A803B2101D30604139ED4E250 |
