988 Chat/Text Crisis Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. As a trauma-informed organization, Centerstone endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing, and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff, and community.

About the role

This is a remote position on a 24/7/365 mental health crisis/suicide prevention focused team. Handles incoming chat/text messages through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), also known as 988. Provides brief clinical screenings, risk assessments, and appropriate service linkage for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. While the interactions begin online, this position may also support telephonic intervention if an individual would prefer or need continued support to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides telephonic or chat clinical screenings and risk assessments.
• Answers crisis contacts via the chat/text platform to assess for suicide, safety, and identify appropriate community resources to best meet individual needs.
• Conducts follow-up calls for individuals who are deemed moderate to high risk for suicide.
• Meets the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation.
• Actively participates in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Assists in administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods.
• Demonstrates high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.
• Knowledge of suicide assessments.
• Skill in providing crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Six months to one year of related crisis experience is preferred.

Schedule

Friday–Sunday (Tuesday–Thursday off), 7 PM–1:30 AM

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Pay

$19.10–$26.80 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program