Crisis Counselor Job at Insight Global, Columbia, MD

QS9lS0ZZMGZEdnVkQXg4cGM4WitmM3Bz
  • Insight Global
  • Columbia, MD

Job Description

Hiring for the following shift:

2 am - 10 am Wednesday - Sunday

Day to Day:

An employer is looking for a highly skilled Online / Digital Crisis Chat Specialist to join a growing team for a hybrid opportunity in Columbia, Maryland. This role requires 5 weeks of onsite training at their Columbia, Maryland facility. You must live within a commutable distance to Columbia, MD to be eligible for this role. After the initial training, you are required to go on site 2x/month for in-person feedback and quality assurance coaching sessions. In this role you will be responsible for providing online emotional support to individuals utilizing Crisis Chat and Text services includes providing emotional support and resources to all contacts. This also includes online communication via email and chat, no phone work is required in this role. You will receive approximately 48 hours of training related to active listening skills, suicide prevention practices, and utilization of agency resources to match texters with needed information. You will receive 5 weeks total of in-person training during the same shift that you’ll be working. A high emphasis is placed on quality assurance for this role.

For the first 90 days there is little time off available unless for extenuating circumstances, therefore you must be comfortable with the allotted start date and not taking time off in the first 90 days in order to be a good fit for this role and team.

Responsibilities:

-Provide online crisis support to individuals in emotional distress through Crisis Chat and Text.

-Complete an assessment of each chat/text visitor to determine the appropriate means of assistance.

-Complete risk assessment, safety planning, de-escalation, and follow-up with chat visitors.

-Establish good rapport with a wide range of chat/text visitors.

-Supporting suicidal chat/text visitors including making an assessment and taking appropriate action, as well as tracing IP addresses and coordinating with emergency responders when active rescue is required.

-Familiarity with resources and ability to provide information and referrals to visitors as appropriate.

-Complete thorough documentation for all crisis chat/text. Documentation must be completed in real time.

Job Tags

Shift work, Sunday,

Similar Jobs

redbox+ of Dumpsters Columbus

Roll-Off Driver (CDL Class B) Job at redbox+ of Dumpsters Columbus

 ...Perks Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Training Career Advancement Opportunities Great...  ...current vehicle drivers license and access to driving record Good driving record Valid/Current Class B CDL or ability to obtain Class B CDL (will train the... 

The Converse Home

Gardener Job at The Converse Home

 ...and enjoy spending time outdoors? The Converse Home, a warm and welcoming assisted living community, is looking for a part-time Gardener to help maintain and care for our beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and knowledgeable... 

Blayze Group

Senior Estimator Job at Blayze Group

 ...meet deadlines. High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications or degree preferred. A valid drivers license and reliable transportation. We will be able to offer a full relocation package for the right candidate as well as attractive benefits.... 

KCD

Sr. Experiential Designer Job at KCD

 ...Position Overview: The Sr. Experiential Designer will play a key role in leading experiential design projects, ensuring excellence in conceptualization, execution, and implementation. This individual will oversee and contribute to multiple concurrent projects, collaborating... 

Valley Children's Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Surgery Job at Valley Children's Healthcare

 ...SUMMARY: This position is open to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Pediatric Surgery Clinic. The Advanced Practice Practitioner is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient...