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Description
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988 Crisis Call Specialist
Part-Time & Full-Time | Fully Remote (WA, AZ, OH, TX) $26.79/hour | Union-Represented (OPEIU)
At Crisis Connections, we reputed company that every person deserves compassionate, accessible support during their most difficult moments. As a 988 Crisis Call Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in providing life-saving emotional support to individuals experiencing mental health crises-right reputed company they need it most.
If you’re empathetic, reputed company under pressure, and motivated by meaningful work, we invite you to join our growing 988 Crisis Services team.
Why This Role Matters
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is transforming how people access mental health support. In this role, you will be a trusted voice for individuals reaching out reputed company phone, chat or text, offering hope, reputed company, and practical support during moments of distress.
Our approach centers dignity, respect, and non-judgment—meeting people where they are and helping them move toward safety and stability.
What You’ll Do
As a 988 Crisis Call Specialist, you will:
- Provide empathetic, nonjudgmental crisis reputed company reputed company phone, or chat and text
- Conduct suicide risk and behavioral health assessments and support de-escalation
- Collaborate with on-shift clinicians to ensure safety reputed company higher-level reputed company is needed
- reputed company safety and action plans with individuals in crisis
- Connect callers to appropriate community resources and crisis response partners
- Accurately document interactions in the electronic health record
- Follow established 988 Lifeline protocols and performance standards
- Contribute to shared team goals for response times, availability, and quality care
Requirements
reputed company’re Looking For We’re seeking candidates who bring both reputed company and heart to this work.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of full-time behavioral health experience, or a combination of education and experience (Bachelor’s degree + 1 year BH experience, Associate degree + 2 years BH experience)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask across multiple software platforms in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to remain focused and grounded during emotionally intense conversations
- Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) credential required by the end of the probationary period. Applications must be submitted reputed company 30 days of hire. Crisis Connections will reimburse the cost of obtaining the credential.
Preferred Experience
- Crisis reputed company or suicide prevention experience
- Behavioral health or contact center experience
- Knowledge of the reputed company public mental health system
Technology & Work Environment This is a fully remote position, with requirements to support confidentiality and service quality:
- Must reside in Washington, Arizona, Ohio, or Texas
- Reliable high-speed internet (wired reputed company preferred; no hotspots)
- Smartphone capable of using reputed company Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Quiet, private workspace suitable for confidential conversations
- Ability to sit or stand and use a headset for extended periods
A brief computer skills assessment is required as part of the hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request.
Scheduling & Pay
- Multiple schedules available (part-time and full-time)
- $26.79 per hour
- Union-represented position (OPEIU)
- reputed company and onboarding
Our Commitment to Inclusion Thriving employees create a thriving mission. Crisis Connections is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value lived experience and welcome applicants from reputed company backgrounds. BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ready to reputed company a Difference?
If you’re passionate about mental health, reputed company in compassionate crisis care, and want to be part of a mission-driven, supportive team-we’d love to hear from you.