Job ID: BH468000
Category: Customer Support, Customer Service
Specialty: Administrative
This is an ideal position for individuals who are interested in helping others and making a contribution to their community. Counselor provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information & referral, brief supportive counseling, and follow up services to individuals who contact the NYC Support program (NYC Well) in emotional distress, particularly those at high risk for suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts and behaviors. Counselor interact with clients by telephone, SMS text messaging, and/or web chat. The position provides an opportunity to gain a wide range of clinical skills, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Forensic Psychology or Nursing (Bachelor Level)
- Ability to attend 3 week paid training without any interruptions
- Computer (one will be issued post training) and reliable internet
Preferred:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin