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Want to help others and make a meaningful difference in your community? REAL Crisis Center has a variety of ways talented and caring people can get involved. To get started, complete the form below and we’ll help find opportunities that are a good fit for you.

Current Openings

Crisis Counselor
REAL Crisis Center – Greenville, NC

About This Role:

Crisis Counselors are on the front lines, providing critical support to individuals during their most challenging times. This role requires strong communication skills and emotional resilience. We are looking for empathetic, flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, pay attention to detail, and are looking to build solid relationships for a successful career.

This role isn’t a box to check off, and it isn’t for the faint of heart; it demands true dedication and a commitment to making a difference. Crisis Counselors will find quiet pride in knowing they helped support someone through their darkest moments.

The REAL Crisis Center operates 24 hours a day, and this is a full-time, in-person, position with five eight-hour shifts per week. Shift times may vary.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide crisis support via walk-in, phone, and a text-based web platform
  • Utilize an informed, open, and objective approach to de-escalate callers experiencing mental
    health crises
  • Offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals at-risk of suicide
  • Assess and determine risk level and appropriate interventions
  • Refer callers to appropriate resources
  • Provide follow up services to those in crisis

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related field with some human services experience and/or experience working with individuals in crisis; or,
  • Associate’s degree with 2 years human services experience and/or experience working with individuals in crisis

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Yearly performance raises
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Extensive training opportunities

To apply for this role, please submit a resume along with a brief statement of interest to Jennifer Rainsberger at [email protected].