About this opportunity
Crisis Services lists this 988 Lifeline Crisis Counseling Specialist opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location: Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service, Inc. - Buffalo, NY 14207Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $22.04 - $25.81 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Any
Who we are:
Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.
What we offer:
Competitive pay including regular annual increases
Paid training and professional development opportunities
CWA Local 1122 union membership
Generous paid time off and paid meal breaks
Employee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family members
Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
Great health insurance coverage w/generous employer premium contribution
$300/year Flexible Spending Account provided by agency
Access to dental, vision and other ancillary insurance coverage options
403(b) plan w/employer match after one year of service
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
About this opportunity:
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.
Job Type:
Full- and Part-Time positions available
Schedule:
Days(9a-5p)
Evenings (4p-12a)
Weekends
Pay:
$22.04 - $25.81 per hour*, exact rate will be based on experience/education per collective bargaining agreement
Weekend Days(8a-6p) - additional$0.96/hour
Evenings(6p-12a) – additional $3.00/hour
Work Setting:
On-site in Buffalo, NY
What you will bring to this position:
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.
Crisis Counseling Specialist Level I
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university in human service field, social work or relevant field is preferred.
Associates degree with equivalent experience may also be considered.
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.
Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?
Our employees are what make Crisis Services the pinnacle of crisis care for our community. We seek out those who demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and motivation to make Erie County a better place for those in need. Join our team of passionate people making a difference.
EEO STATEMENT:
Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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