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Helpline Center

988 Mental Health Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Sioux Falls, SD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$38,849 / year median in South Dakota

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

988 Mental Health Counselor Helpline Center - 3.0 Sioux Falls, SD Job Details 16 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy

Typing Full Job Description Description:

Mental Health Counselors provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, suicide prevention, information & referral and follow-up services to individuals who contact the Helpline Center through 988 in emotional distress, with substance use issues or with suicidal ideation. Counselors interact with clients by telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat. The position provides an opportunity to practice a wide range of clinical skills, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health. Hours for this role would be 12:30-10:30 pm Sunday-Wednesday. Would qualify for shift differentials.

Requirements:

Master's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required or ability to obtain Master's degree within four weeks of hire date Additional experience working in mental health counseling or mental health crisis strongly preferred. Applicants must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a collegial group environment. Strong oral and written language skills Working knowledge of computers and software programs, proficient keyboarding skills Offers of employment contingent upon acceptable background check