Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service, Inc. - Buffalo, NY 14207Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $36.77 - $43.05 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayCrisis Services is now hiring Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors interested in working three (3) 10-hour days/week with full-time benefits as part of our team of Community Outreach crisis intervention professionals. This is an exciting opportunity that provides a competitive hourly rate while helping to protect time outside of work for people fulfilling this critical role.
Who we are:
Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.
What we offer:
Competitive pay with regular annual increases
Paid training and professional development
Regular clinical supervision
Reimbursement of initial licensure/permit fees
CWA Local 1122 Union membership
Generous Paid Time Off and paid meal breaks
Employee self-care and wellness supports including Calm app subscriptions
Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
Great health insurance coverage w/generous employer premium contribution
Mileage reimbursement
Access to dental, vision, life, disability and critical illness insurance coverage
$300 Flexible Spending Account
403(b) plan w/employer match after 1st year
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
About this opportunity:
Mobile Crisis Counselors are part of our Emergency Mental Health Response Services team. These Master’s-level Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors are responsible for providing on-site crisis intervention and assessments to individuals in crisis or emergency mental health situations in the community. The primary goals of this program are client safety, suicide prevention, and hospital diversion.
Job Types:
Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Pay:
Starting at $57, 358 annually, with additional earning potential for on-call hours; exact pay rate will be determined based on prior experience and education levels according to collective bargaining agreement.
Additional pay provided for candidates with bilingual skills, as applicable to position.
Schedule:
30 hours/week
Three (3) 10-hour days/week
Sunday-Tuesday or Thursday-Saturday, 9am-7pm (11am-9pm every 3rd month)
Work Setting:
A portion of the work for this position can be done from a home office, but responsibilities are primarily based onsite and at locations across Erie County.
What you will bring to this position:
Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, and
Licensure/permit or permit-eligibility in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
One (1) year of supervised experience (pre- or post-graduate) providing services to individuals in a mental health or human service setting.
A valid NYS driver’s license and access to a usable vehicle.
Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?
Our employees are what make Crisis Services the pinnacle of crisis care for our community. We seek out those who demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and motivation to make Erie County a better place for those in need. Join our team of passionate people making a difference.
EEO STATEMENT:
Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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