Apply on company website Pontiac, Michigan, United States Remote (Global) USD 21 / hour

Common Ground is hiring a 988 Crisis Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Deliver crisis assistance to individuals reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention helpline and 988 helpline
  • Log into helpline applications
  • Handle incoming contacts of various crisis types, which may include phone calls, text messages, or chat sessions
  • Provide details about available resources such as homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health services, and substance use treatment facilities
  • Use de-escalation methods to support individuals in crisis
  • Coordinate with emergency medical services or police to facilitate active rescues when necessary
  • Communicate effectively with individuals in real time while accurately documenting interactions in required systems
  • Perform follow-ups to confirm successful access to services
  • Work alongside Shift Supervisors and other crisis line staff to offer or receive support
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality while carrying out all duties
  • Uphold strict confidentiality in every task performed

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Shift premiums
  • Employer-sponsored benefit and wellness plans, including Benefit Dollars equal to 16% of base pay and access to the Calm App
  • Competitive wages

Compensation

Competitive wages

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Team oriented environment

Other

  • 100-hour Crisis Intervention training
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Team oriented environment
  • An organizational culture of mental and behavioral health support for all
  • Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
Job Details
Location Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Work mode Remote (Global)
Salary USD 21 / hour
Category other
Posted a month ago
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Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
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