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Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc.
988 Chat/Text Crisis Specialist, Special Populations
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$64,316 / year median in the U.S.
+20% projected growth
Job Description
988 Chat/Text Crisis Specialist, Special Populations Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc.
- 3.1 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $20.05
- $28.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARYOF POSITION
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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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. Assist in administrative tasks as neededKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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
Education Level Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required; or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Years of Experience Six months to one year of related crisis experience is preferred. Required Certification/LicensureN/A PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing- 10% Sitting
- 90% Squatting
- Occasional Kneeling
- Occasional Bending
- Occasional Driving
- Occasional Lifting
- Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$20.05- 28.