988 Mental Health Counselor (Part-Time)

Job overview

The 988 Mental Health Counselor (Part-Time) role is listed onsite in Sioux Falls, SD; compensation is not specified. The counselor supports the Helpline Center’s 988 services for people experiencing emotional distress, substance use issues, or suicidal ideation. The counselor provides evidence-informed crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, suicide prevention, information and referral, and follow-up through telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat. The role helps callers access timely support and appropriate resources during periods of distress.

What you'll do

• Provide crisis intervention, brief supportive counseling, suicide prevention, information and referral, and follow-up services to people contacting the Helpline Center through 988 by telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

988

mental health counselor

crisis intervention

suicide prevention

behavioral health

part-time

evening schedule

weekday and weekend evenings

sioux falls sd

helpline center

telephone counseling

text and web chat

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field is required. Schedule is primarily evenings on weekdays and weekends, ideally including a Saturday and/or Sunday evening and one to two nights per week.

About the employer

Helpline Center, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.