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Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in AL

Protocall Services is a leading provider of telephonic and digital behavioral health services, offering 24/7 crisis intervention, assessment, and a suite of wellness solutions to various organizations across the United States.

Protocall Services

Employee count: 201-500

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Education (one of the following required): MSW, PsyD, or PhD in a behavioral health field, OR M.A./M.S. in a behavioral health field with a clinical practice emphasis from a COAMFTE, CACREP, or CORE-accredited program Licensure (must reside in AL and hold one of the following): ALC LMSW LPC LICSW LMFT LP Licensure Requirements: Licensure must be active and in good standing Location Requirements: Remote, Alabama residency required Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance 401(k) program with company match Company-matched student loan repayment program Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Accrued PTO (earn up to 4 weeks in your first year) Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Compensation & Incentives In addition to base hourly pay, our crisis counselors are eligible for the following incentives: + $1.00/hour - Employees who voluntarily commit to both Saturday and Sunday on their recurring schedule receive a $1.00 increase to their base pay post-training. + $1.00/hour - for working a full 40-hour schedule in the workweek post-training Shift Differentials: Hourly shift differentials ranging between two and six dollars may be applied on an hourly basis, depending on your shift and tenure with the organization. These details will be provided at the time of offer to help you prepare for schedule confirmation with the Scheduling Team. Who We Are Protocall Services is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare and crisis intervention, supporting organizations across the U.S. and Canada. For five consecutive years, we have been awarded "Top Workplace" honors for our strong culture, mission-driven work, and commitment to employee well-being. We serve a wide range of nearly 700 different organizations nationwide, including Community Mental Health Centers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations, University counseling centers, and Employee Assistance Programs following our brief immediate support model. As a remote-first organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, our staff operate with excellence, compassion, and integrity while providing 24/7 telephonic support to individuals with various degrees of need.About the RoleAs a Crisis Counselor, you will be a telephonic first responder, delivering compassionate emotional support, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. You will engage with callers experiencing a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and situational challenges. This role requires emotional resilience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong ability to multitask while maintaining clarity and professionalism. While many calls involve acute needs, not all calls are crisis calls; some are administrative or supportive in nature. Regardless of the call type, you will ensure each caller receives professional, solution-focused care and a high-quality service experience.Primary Responsibilities* Provide empathetic, ethical, and professional telephonic support to individuals experiencing distress or seeking guidance.* Build rapport, actively listen, and foster client engagement.* Assess emotional and behavioral health concerns, including levels of risk and urgent safety issues.* Provide resources, coping strategies, referrals, and safety planning.* Intervene appropriately in emergent situations.* Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation.* Multitask effectively while navigating multiple software systems.* While working from home, to maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure focus, we ask our crisis counselors to have a distraction-free, private office space with a door that locks. Along with hard-wired broadband or fiber internet with speeds of at least 10 Mbps that is not susceptible to frequent outages; satellite and cellular-based services (including Starlink, Viasat, Verizon 5G Cellular, T-Mobile 5G Cellular, etc.) are not permitted.What You Can Expect* Six-Week Paid Virtual Training Cohort: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PSTA structured onboarding program including skills development, role-playing, mentored live call work, and crisis-care foundations. Successful completion is required for continued employment.* Remote Scheduling: Upon graduation from training, you will transition to your regular schedule, developed in collaboration with our Scheduling Department. Regular availability on weekends and holidays is required.Work at Protocall is inherently stressful given the nature of our mission. It is the basic responsibility of each employee to manage their stress in a way that sustains our commitment to the highest level of client care, customer service, professional conduct, and a supportive work environment.Protocall Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different

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What began as a visionary idea in 1992 has blossomed into a cornerstone of the behavioral health landscape. Protocall Services emerged from the non-profit Metro Crisis Intervention Services in Portland, Oregon, with a mission to address a critical gap in after-hours care. The founders recognized that organizations with daytime staff were struggling to provide round-the-clock crisis support, leading to employee burnout and potentially compromised care. The initial goal was to leverage the existing 24/7 infrastructure and professional staffing of the crisis line to offer a solution, creating an additional funding source to support the agency's local programs. This innovative approach to telephonic behavioral health was revolutionary at a time when such dedicated, professionalized, 24/7 crisis response was virtually nonexistent. The demand for this specialized service grew rapidly, and by 1997, Protocall Services was incorporated as a privately held entity, ready to expand its reach and impact.

Over the subsequent decades, Protocall has embarked on a remarkable journey of growth and evolution, solidifying its position as a national leader in behavioral health services. The company expanded from its initial focus on crisis intervention to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including intake and assessment, triage, and a digital ecosystem of care options known as Welltrack. This evolution was driven by a deep understanding of the surging demand for behavioral health support and the need for scalable, technology-driven solutions. Today, Protocall partners with over 500 organizations, including community behavioral health clinics, employee assistance programs, university counseling centers, and managed behavioral health organizations, handling hundreds of thousands of calls annually. The company's commitment to a people-first culture is evident in its consistent recognition as a 'Top Workplace.' Now operating as a fully remote organization, Protocall continues to innovate, driven by its unwavering mission to provide compassionate, timely, and effective care in the moments that matter most, ensuring that no one has to face a crisis alone.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP services for employees.

Life Insurance

Company-provided life insurance.

Adoption Assistance

Financial assistance for adoption.

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Comprehensive dental insurance plans.

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