Crisis Intervention Counselor - Split Shift for 2nd and 3rd Shifts - Remote - Must be a resident of the Greater Louisville area.

Job Description: 2nd and 3rd split shifts

Essential Job Functions

• Provides crisis , suicide and homicide 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.
• Demonstrates g ood communication and interpersonal skills and ability and willingness to suspend personal judgement regarding callers presenting with diverse issues.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to protect caller and co-worker confidentiality
• Documents and maintains accurate , thorough records of all telephone interventions transacted during the work shift.
• Reviews daily and “pass through” call reports to ensure accurate information documentation and records maintenance.
• As assigned, s upervises and monitors the work of volunteers and/or staff counselors on individual shifts to ensure provision of quality crisis assistance services, adherence to all CIC and SCS policies and procedures and accurate documentation.
• As assigned, p rovides crisis intervention and suicide awareness and prevention training and consultation to other crisis intervention counselors and volunteers, other service providers, and community groups as requested.
• Attends and participates in individual supervision, staff and team meetings, required CIC , 988 and SCS training sessions .
• As assigned, represents the CIC in internal and external activities to promote crisis and suicide awareness, prevention and available resources. EDUCATION
• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Psychology , Sociology, Human Services, Social Services or a related field of study . Psychology degree preferred. Or
• For active CIC volunteers:
• High School diploma or GED with successful completion of all AAS/ 988/Vibrant required training for Crisis /Suicide Intervention Counselor status and minimum of six months of volunteer Crisis Intervention Counselor independent service with the CIC after completion of required training. EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of one year experience in crisis intervention services / behavioral health services.
• Previous Crisis Call Center experience preferred
• Previous experience working in a confidential remote work environment preferred Time Type: Full time