Remote Crisis Hotline & Safety Support Specialist

TCN Behavioral Health Services; United States; Remote; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

TCN Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Crisis Hotline Counselor to support individuals calling the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The role involves assessing risk, providing empathetic listening, and connecting callers with appropriate care resources remotely.

Strong communication, calm under pressure, and adherence to safety protocols are essential. Training covers crisis intervention, documentation, and supervisor collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Certifications: First Aid, CPR and Crisis Training.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and callers; strong data entry skills.
• Active listening, reading comprehension, and critical thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Answer Crisis Hotline/988 calls and perform suicide risk screening.
• Assess risk of harm to self or others and provide supportive listening; link to resources.
• Determine when to dispatch mobile response or emergency intervention.
• Collaborate with community partners to ensure safety and continuity of care.
• De-escalate callers; consult supervisor on interventions when needed.
• Complete required trainings and participate in supervision sessions.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Data entry

Leadership abilities

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid CPR Crisis Training

Job description

TCN Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Crisis Hotline Counselor to support individuals calling the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The role involves assessing risk, providing empathetic listening, and connecting callers with appropriate care resources remotely.

Strong communication, calm under pressure, and adherence to safety protocols are essential. Training covers crisis intervention, documentation, and supervisor collaboration.