**Experienced Crisis Specialist – 988 Chat/Text Crisis Response in Alton, IL at arenaflex**
At arenaflex, we are dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. As a leading nonprofit behavioral health system, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals in crisis. We are seeking an experienced Crisis Specialist to join our 24/7/365 mental health crisis/suicide prevention focused team, handling incoming chat/text messages through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), also known as 988. **Job Summary:** As a Crisis Specialist, you will be responsible for providing brief clinical screenings, risk assessments, and appropriate service linkage for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. While the interactions begin online, this position may also support telephonic intervention if an individual would prefer or need continued support to ensure safety. You will be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provides telephonic or chat clinical screenings and risk assessments for individuals in crisis * Answers crisis contacts via the chat/text platform to assess for suicide, safety, and identify appropriate community resources to best meet individual needs * Conducts follow-up calls for individuals who are deemed moderate to high risk for suicide * Meets the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation * Actively participates in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings * Assists in administrative tasks as needed **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods * Demonstrates high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette * Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources * Knowledge of suicide assessments * Skill in providing crisis intervention **Shifts:** * #1: 4am-12:30pm Sunday – Thursday with Friday/Saturday Off * #2: 4:30am-1:00pm Wednesday-Sunday with Monday/Tuesday off * #3: 6:00am-2:30pm Sunday-Thursday with Friday/Saturday off * #4: 9am-5:30pm Friday-Tuesday with Wednesday/Thursday off * #5: 12pm-8:30pm Sunday-Thursday with Friday/Saturday off * #6: 3:00pm-11:00pm Wednesday-Sunday with Monday/Tuesday off * #7: 6:30pm-3:00am Friday-Tuesday with Wednesday/Thursday Off * #8: 9:00pm-5:30am Sunday-Thursday with Friday/Saturday off * #9: 10:00pm-6:30am Tuesday-Saturday with Sunday/Monday off **Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required; or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist * Six months to one year of related crisis experience is preferred * Required Certification/Licensure: N/A **Physical Requirements:** * Standing: 10% * Sitting: 90% * Squatting: Occasional * Kneeling: Occasional * Bending: Occasional * Driving: Occasional * Lifting: Occasional **Benefits:** * Medical, dental, and vision health coverage * Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts * 403b retirement plan with company match * Paid time off and ten paid holidays * AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) * Employee Resource Groups * Continuing education opportunities * Employee Assistance Program **About arenaflex:** arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at arenaflex is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. arenaflex does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. **Our Culture:** At arenaflex, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity, and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at arenaflex, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity, and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. **Join Our Team:** If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals in crisis, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Crisis Specialist at arenaflex, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. Apply now to join our team and start delivering care that changes people's lives! Apply for this job