Brightlitalent
Crisis Counselor
Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Crisis Counselor, where you will play a vital role in helping individuals emotionally recover from federally declared disasters. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide direct emotional support, education, and resources to individuals, families, and groups affected by crises. If you are passionate about making a real difference, have strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role invites you to be part of a community-focused mission that brings hope and healing when it is needed most. Your work will involve outreach, peer counseling, public education, and connecting clients with vital community servicesall while growing your skills in disaster response. The Crisis Counselor position allows you to engage with diverse populations and develop meaningful community partnerships, all while delivering compassionate care in an empathetic and professional manner. This position offers Employee Assistance Program
24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Mileage Reimbursement
Company paid for work functions requiring travel Employee Discounts
Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more Key Responsibilities: Provide outreach, emotional support, education, and referral services to individuals, families, and groups impacted by disaster. Deliver presentations on disaster reactions and coping strategies to increase community awareness. Network and collaborate with community partners to represent and strengthen the Crisis Counseling Program. Participate in data collection, program training, and continuous professional development. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Recovery Services department. Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Must be 21 years of age or older. Previous experience in disaster response preferred but not required. Additional Qualifications: Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check. Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Physical Requirements: Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time but may include brief periods of walking or standing. Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. Repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and writing during work shifts. Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life. Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more. Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive. Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within. Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness. Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Crisis Counselor, where you will play a vital role in helping individuals emotionally recover from federally declared disasters. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide direct emotional support, education, and resources to individuals, families, and groups affected by crises. If you are passionate about making a real difference, have strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role invites you to be part of a community-focused mission that brings hope and healing when it is needed most. Your work will involve outreach, peer counseling, public education, and connecting clients with vital community servicesall while growing your skills in disaster response. The Crisis Counselor position allows you to engage with diverse populations and develop meaningful community partnerships, all while delivering compassionate care in an empathetic and professional manner. This position offers Employee Assistance Program
24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Mileage Reimbursement
Company paid for work functions requiring travel Employee Discounts
Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more Key Responsibilities: Provide outreach, emotional support, education, and referral services to individuals, families, and groups impacted by disaster. Deliver presentations on disaster reactions and coping strategies to increase community awareness. Network and collaborate with community partners to represent and strengthen the Crisis Counseling Program. Participate in data collection, program training, and continuous professional development. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Recovery Services department. Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Must be 21 years of age or older. Previous experience in disaster response preferred but not required. Additional Qualifications: Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check. Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Physical Requirements: Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time but may include brief periods of walking or standing. Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. Repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and writing during work shifts. Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life. Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more. Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive. Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within. Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness. Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.