At arenaflex, we're dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. As a leading nonprofit behavioral health system, we're committed to providing rewarding opportunities for our employees to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Our organization is built on understanding, recognizing, and responding to those affected by trauma, strengthening resilience for our clients, staff, and community.
We're seeking an experienced Crisis Specialist to join our 24/7/365 mental health crisis/suicide prevention focused team, handling incoming chat/text messages through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), also known as 988. As a Crisis Specialist, you'll provide brief clinical screenings, risk assessments, and appropriate service linkage for individuals experiencing emotional distress. While interactions begin online, this position may also support telephonic intervention to ensure safety.
**About the Role:**
This is a remote part-time position, working a 3rd shift schedule from Friday to Sunday, 6pm-2:30am CST, with Mondays to Thursdays off. We're looking for a highly skilled and compassionate individual with a strong background in crisis intervention and mental health support.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Provide telephonic or chat clinical screenings and risk assessments for individuals experiencing emotional distress
* Answer crisis contacts via the chat/text platform to assess for suicide, safety, and identify appropriate community resources to meet individual needs
* Conduct follow-up calls for individuals deemed moderate to high risk for suicide
* Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation
* Actively participate in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings
* Assist in administrative tasks as needed
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
* Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods
* Demonstrate high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette
* 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
**Education and Experience:**
* Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, Psychology, Social Work, or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
* Six months to one year of related crisis experience required
**Certification/Licensure:**
* N/A
**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:**
* This is a remote part-time position, working from home
* Standing – 10%
* Sitting – 90%
* Squatting – Occasional
* Kneeling – Occasional
* Bending – Occasional
* Driving – Occasional
* Lifting – Occasional
**Benefits and Perks:**
* Competitive pay range: $19.10-$26.80
* 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)
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
* Continuing education opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program
**About arenaflex:**
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer, committed to delivering care that changes people's lives. We're dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, where everyone feels empowered, safe, and welcomed. Our approach to diversity is simple – it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees.
**How to Apply:**
If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the skills and experience to match, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click the link below to register as a candidate and take the first step towards joining our team.
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**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.
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