**Experienced Crisis Specialist – 988 Chat/Text Crisis Support (3rd Shift) – Part-Time Opportunity**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals in crisis? Do you have a strong background in behavioral health and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at blithequark as a Crisis Specialist on our 988 Chat/Text Crisis Support team. This is a part-time opportunity working a 3rd shift schedule, Friday through Sunday, 6pm-2:30am CST, with Monday through Thursday off. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. As a trauma-informed organization, we prioritize creating a culture that understands, recognizes, and responds to those affected by trauma, strengthening resilience for our clients, staff, and community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us. **Job Summary** As a Crisis Specialist on our 988 Chat/Text Crisis Support team, you will provide critical support to individuals in crisis, conducting brief clinical screenings, risk assessments, and connecting them with community resources. This is a remote position, and you will work closely with our team to ensure that individuals receive the support they need to stay safe. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a strong background in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** * Provide telephonic or chat clinical screenings and risk assessments to individuals in crisis * Answer crisis contacts via the chat/text platform to assess for suicide, safety, and identify appropriate community resources to meet individual needs * Conduct follow-up calls for individuals deemed moderate to high risk for suicide * Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation * Actively participate in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings * Assist in administrative tasks as needed **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** * Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods * Demonstrate high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette * 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 **Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, Psychology, Social Work, or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist * Six months to one year of related crisis experience required **Work Environment & Culture** As a Crisis Specialist at blithequark, you will work in a dynamic and supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care, and we strive to create a workplace that reflects the values of respect, expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We offer a range of benefits, including: * 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) * Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups * Continuing education opportunities * Employee Assistance Program **Compensation & Benefits** * Part-time opportunity with a competitive hourly rate * Opportunities for career growth and professional development * Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision health coverage * Paid time off and ten paid holidays * AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) **How to Apply** If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a strong background in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application through our website, and we will be in touch to discuss your qualifications further. **Equal Opportunity Employer** blithequark is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at blithequark is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. blithequark 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. **Disclaimer** The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Apply for this job