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Text and Chat Counselor (Part-Time) (11787)

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in crisis intervention or mental health counseling
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care
  • Ability to work part-time in rotating shifts

Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly to incoming text and chat messages through the 988 Lifeline platform
  • Engage with users using active listening, empathy, and evidence-based crisis intervention techniques
  • Conduct suicide risk assessments and escalate high-risk situations to supervisors or emergency services as needed
  • Document all interactions accurately and promptly in electronic records per agency and legal requirements

Key facts

Hard skills

Crisis Intervention Risk Analysis Trauma Informed Approaches Internal Documentation Electronic Referrals

Other skills

  • Empathy
  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Humility
  • Professionalism
  • Client Confidentiality

About the company

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Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc (BCRI) is deeply rooted in the Baltimore City community. As the city's only comprehensive crisis service, our mission is to provide timely and effective community based services in the least restrictive environment, regardless of ability to pay. Since 1992, we have helped many overcome mental health and substance use disorders, often working in partnership with other community providers to create innovative programs to better serve this vulnerable population. Our services include: - 24/7/365 Telephone Crisis, Information and Referral Line - Residential Crisis and Addiction Treatment - Mobile Crisis Teams - In-House and Community Case Management - HIV and Hepatitis C Outreach and Prevention - Community Education and Outreach

Company details

Company typeSME
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Text and Chat Counselor 
📍Remote
💰 $22.00-$25.50 Hourly     
🕒 Part -Time| Shifts: 7:00AM-3:00PM, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00PM-7:00AM | Monday- Friday

Being the Leader Communities Need in Moments of Crisis.

About Us

CarePoint Response is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, we’ve been at the forefront of behavioral health crisis care — providing timely, community-based services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a 988 Text and Chat Crisis Counselor to join CarePoint Response as part of our expanding crisis services team. In this role, you’ll be the first line of support for individuals reaching out through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline digital platforms — offering calm, compassionate, and life-saving care through text and chat.

You’ll connect with people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises — providing immediate support, conducting risk assessments, and helping individuals find safety and hope in difficult moments. Using empathy, active listening, and trauma-informed techniques, you’ll guide each conversation with care and professionalism.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Respond promptly to incoming text and chat messages through the 988 Lifeline platform
  • Engage with users using active listening, empathy, and evidence-based crisis intervention techniques.
  • Conduct suicide risk assessments and escalate high-risk situations to supervisors or emergency services as needed.
  • Maintain professional boundaries, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care practices at all times.
  • Provide appropriate referrals to local mental health services, shelter, substance use treatment, or other resources.
  • Document all interactions accurately and promptly in electronic records per agency and legal requirements.
  • Participate in regular supervision, debriefings, and training sessions.
  • Uphold confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and 988 Lifeline standards.

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