This is an ideal position for individuals who are interested in helping others and making a contribution to their community. Mental Health Counselors provide evidenceinformed crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, suicide prevention, information & referral and follow-up services to individuals who contact the Helpline Center through 988 in emotional distress, with substance use issues or with suicidal ideation. Counselors interact with clients by telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat. The position provides an opportunity to practice a wide range of clinical skills, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health. The position will work four ten-hour days.
*Shift times: 10:00 pm to 8:00 am
*$1,000 sign-on bonus
*This position can be remote (must be a South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, or North Dakota resident)
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field required - Additional experience working in mental health counseling or mental health crisis strongly preferred.
-Strong desire to help others
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person