Tele-Crisis Counselor — Suicide Prevention & Support

Seven Counties Services; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Oregon is seeking a Full-Time crisis intervention counselor to provide telephone-based crisis and suicide intervention. The role includes documenting interactions, supervising volunteers, and offering training to staff and community groups.

A strong foundation in related fields and hands-on crisis experience are required. The position involves split shifts and 32 hours weekly, with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or related field.
• High School diploma with Lifeline 50 hours Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention training and six months volunteer time.
• Minimum six months experience in social services.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis and suicide intervention counseling over the telephone to callers in emergency/crisis situations.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all telephone interventions.
• Reviews daily log-sheets and client records for accuracy.
• Supervises and monitors volunteers to ensure quality crisis assistance and accurate documentation.
• Provides crisis intervention training and consultation to other counselors, volunteers, and community groups.
• Attends staff and team meetings and shares procedure-related information.
• As assigned, provides crisis intervention to communities traumatized by suicide.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Telephone counseling

Documentation

Volunteer supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or related field

High School diploma with Lifeline 50 hours Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention training and six months volunteer time

Job description

Seven Counties Services in Oregon is seeking a Full-Time crisis intervention counselor to provide telephone-based crisis and suicide intervention. The role includes documenting interactions, supervising volunteers, and offering training to staff and community groups.

A strong foundation in related fields and hands-on crisis experience are required. The position involves split shifts and 32 hours weekly, with on-site duties.