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Overnight 988 Mental Health Counselor (Remote Opportunity) at Helpline Center

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Supportive Counseling, Suicide Prevention, Information & Referral, Follow-up Services, Telephone Communication, SMS Text Messaging, Web Chat, Clinical Skills, Behavioral Health, Independent Work, Teamwork, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Computer Proficiency, Keyboarding

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description This is an ideal position for individuals who are interested in helping others and making a contribution to their community. Mental Health Counselors provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, suicide prevention, information & referral and follow-up services to individuals who contact the Helpline Center through 988 in emotional distress, with substance use issues or with suicidal ideation. Counselors interact with clients by telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat. The position provides an opportunity to practice a wide range of clinical skills, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health. Schedule: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am (Thursday-Sunday or Friday-Monday) *This role is eligible to be remote. Applicants must be located in South Dakota or a surrounding state. Requirements - Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required or ability to obtain Master's degree within four weeks of hire date. - Additional experience working in mental health counseling or mental health crisis strongly preferred. - Applicants must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a collegial group environment. - Strong oral and written language skills. - Working knowledge of computers and software programs, proficient keyboarding skills. - Offers of employment contingent upon acceptable background check.

Responsibilities

Mental Health Counselors provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, suicide prevention, information & referral, and follow-up services to individuals contacting the 988 helpline in emotional distress or with suicidal ideation. Counselors interact with clients via telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat, practicing a wide range of clinical skills.