Offer summary

Qualifications:

Permanent Michigan residency is required., High School Diploma or GED equivalent is necessary., At least 1 year of experience in mental health or crisis services, or equivalent education/training is preferred., Must have a private, HIPAA compliant office space and high-speed internet..

Key responsabilities:

Provide crisis support to 988 callers and respond to incoming crisis calls.

Offer information on available resources such as shelters and mental health services.

Employ de-escalation techniques and coordinate with EMS or police for active rescues as needed.

Document encounters and conduct follow-up calls to ensure access to services.

Job description

Description

Position at Common Ground

Job Title: MiCAL 988 Crisis Specialist

Various Full-Time and Part-Time Shifts Available

Base Pay: $21 hourly + shift differentials

MICHIGAN RESIDENTS ONLY

About you:

The ideal MiCAL Crisis Specialist is a strong, self-driven, dedicated individual who works fully remote helping individuals in crisis. If you are self-disciplined to work from home and wish to serve those in crisis, we invite you to apply!

About us:

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Day in the Life

Provide crisis support to 988 callers

Login to helpline applications
Respond to incoming calls of varying crisis nature
Offer information on available resources like homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health services, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
Employ de-escalation techniques to assist callers in crisis
Take Michigan calls from the National Suicide Prevention helpline and 988 helpline
Coordinate with EMS or police to complete active rescue as needed
Document each encounter while in-call
Conduct follow-up calls to ensure successful access to services
Collaborate with Shift Supervisor and other MiCAL staff to provide or receive support
Maintain high level confidentiality while performing all duties
Fulfill any additional duties as assigned - Uphold strict confidentiality in all tasks performed

What you need to apply

Permanent year-round Michigan residency
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 1 year of work or volunteer experience in a mental health/crisis services field, or equivalent education/training
At-home high speed internet on a private network
A private, HIPAA compliant, dedicated office space

What makes us different

Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
100-hour Crisis Intervention training
Opportunity for professional growth
Team oriented environment
An organizational culture of mental and behavioral health support for all

For your hard work

Generous Paid Time Off
Shift premiums
Employer sponsored benefit and wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
Competitive wages

Our Mission

Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.

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Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org

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