Mobile Crisis Counselor — Field Outreach & Impact

Crisis-Services; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Union membership

Mileage reimbursement

403(b) plan

Wellness supports

Job summary

Crisis Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking Mobile Crisis Counselors to provide on-site crisis intervention and assessments for individuals in crisis. The primary goals are client safety, suicide prevention, and hospital diversion, with compassionate care at the forefront.

This full-time position offers four 10-hour shifts weekly in a hybrid work setting, plus paid on-call time as needed. We provide competitive pay, paid training, licensure reimbursement, union membership, generous PTO, wellness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or other human service-related field plus one (1) year of supervised experience (pre- or post-graduate) providing services to individuals in a mental health or human service setting
• Associate's degree in human services-related field from an accredited educational institution plus a minimum of three (3) years of applicable professional experience
• A valid NYS driver’s license
• Access to a reliable vehicle with at least the minimum amount of automobile insurance required by New York State

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site crisis intervention and assessments to individuals in crisis or emergency mental health situations in the community.
• Support client safety, suicide prevention, and hospital diversion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or other human service-related field

Associate's degree in human services-related field

Job description

Crisis Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking Mobile Crisis Counselors to provide on-site crisis intervention and assessments for individuals in crisis. The primary goals are client safety, suicide prevention, and hospital diversion, with compassionate care at the forefront.

This full-time position offers four 10-hour shifts weekly in a hybrid work setting, plus paid on-call time as needed. We provide competitive pay, paid training, licensure reimbursement, union membership, generous PTO, wellness