Crisis Helpline Responder Indonesia (Full Time)

Intellect; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellect is seeking a full-time Crisis Helpline Responder to provide empathetic, evidence-based crisis counselling to callers in distress. You will respond to hotline inquiries, assess immediate safety, and coordinate appropriate referrals while maintaining detailed documentation.

The role requires 1–3 years of helpline experience, training in crisis intervention or suicide prevention, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of helpline experience (paid or voluntary).
• Completed crisis intervention or suicide prevention training.
• Experience with high-risk clinical situations or crisis cases.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis hotline calls and provide immediate support.
• Conduct risk and lethality assessments for callers.
• Provide evidence-based crisis counselling and de-escalation.
• Assess caller needs and triage for safety or referrals.
• Document call reports and referrals accurately.
• Comply with data protection laws and privacy standards.
• Assist in developing crisis management plans.
• Make quick in-the-moment decisions when needed.

Skills

Helpline experience

Emotional resilience

De-escalation techniques

Risk assessment

Education

Crisis Intervention Training

Suicide Prevention Training

Job description

We’re looking for a full time Crisis Helpline Responder with proven experience as a helpline counsellor or responder, and completed training in Crisis intervention or Suicide prevention.

About Intellect

Intellect is a digital mental healthcare company providing an entirely new way for employers to effectively care for their employees’ health & mental wellbeing. We’re a team of psychologists, clinicians, and technologists providing an evidence-based approach to proactively help anyone, no matter where they are on their mental health journey. Our mission is to make mental health support radically more accessible, preventative & relatable, and stigma-free. Join us on our mission to reinvent how mental healthcare is being delivered

Role & Responsibilities

• Responding to telephone hotline for crisis support of those bereaved through suicide, engaging in self-harm, experiencing suicide ideation and concerned friends or family members.
• Conducting risk assessments, including lethality assessment for suicide cases
• Providing a range of evidenced based, professional crisis counselling services and personal support, employing de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention techniques
• Assessing the caller’s needs and triage for immediate safety or emergency medical attention of callers, or referrals to appropriate service referrals such as face-to-face crisis intervention, case management/advocacy services, individual therapy, or group services.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed call reports on key issues and referrals actioned
• Complying with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
• Supporting in the development of appropriate crisis management plans to support callers in crisis
• Make a quick in-the-moment decision on how to move forward if the responder is not sure how to proceed

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years of experience in helplines, either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Completed training in Crisis Intervention or Suicide Prevention
• Experience working with high risk clinical situations (at risk of or affected by suicide or crisis cases)
• Has the appropriate insurances required by your country
• Ability to maintain emotional composure in high stress situations, ability to bounce back from stressful interactions and high-risk cases

Plus Points if you:

• have a background in mental health or emergency services
• can effectively communicate in more than 1 language
• maintain professional indemnity insurance