Crisis Hotline Phone Counselor (Full-Time)

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• reputed company with the GBRICS Crisis Standards in providing services to the community.
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• If self-identified as a peer, participate in regular peer support sessions.
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• Knowledge and familiarity with community resources, both behavioral health and non-behavioral health
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• Responsible for coverage on assigned Sante holiday shifts (Shifts may be of varied length to meet coverage needs. For example, 8-to-12-hour shifts may be assigned on these dates)
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• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, reputed company Work, or a reputed company field of study
• 1 year professional crisis work experience may be substituted for the education requirement What You'll Get:
• Salary reputed company: $24.00 to $26.50 per hour based on experience.
• Available shifts:
• Day Shift:
• 8:00am to 4pm
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