Crisis Intervention Counselor - 3rd Shift - Full-Time - Remote - Must be a resident of the Greater Louisville area.

Job Description:

Full-Time, 3rd Shift, 32 hours weekly

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Provides crisis and suicide intervention counseling over the telephone to callers needing emergency/crisis assistance, identifies and suggests appropriate organizations and service providers to meet callers' needs, and monitors status of callers' situations through case follow-up.  

• Documents and maintains accurate, thorough records of all telephone interventions transacted during the work shift.  

• Reviews daily log-sheets and client records to ensure accurate information recording and maintenance.  

• Supervises and monitors the work of volunteers to ensure they are providing accurate, quality, crisis assistance, including accurate documentation.  

• Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention training and consultation to other crisis intervention counselors and volunteers, other service providers, and community groups as requested.  

• Attends and participates in staff and team meetings, providing information relating to the procedures of the crisis intervention counselors and the service they provide.  

• As assigned, provides crisis intervention to community groups traumatized by suicide.  

EDUCATION  

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or a related field of study; or,  

• High School diploma or GED with completion of AAS/Lifeline 50 hours of Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention training and six months of volunteer time with Seven Counties Services after completion of training.  

EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of six months experience in social services  

Time Type:

Full time