AmeriCorps Crisis Counselor at The Nord Center
Exciting Mental Health Opportunity to Make a Difference with AmeriCorps and AMAZING Benefits!
Embark on a transformative journey with the National Mental Health Corps as an AmeriCorps Member, contributing to a nationwide initiative to revolutionize mental health support. This is not a job—but a national service opportunity— and a chance to be part of a community-driven approach to addressing the mental health crisis across the nation!
Position Overview: As an AmeriCorps Member in the National Mental Health Corps, you will play a pivotal role in providing vital support to local crisis call centers as they adapt to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's transition to the 3-digit number 988. Your mission is to respond to calls from individuals in crisis, ensuring they receive the support they need.
Location: Immerse yourself in the dynamic environment of The Nord Center in Lorain, OH, and become a crucial part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive change.
Responsibilities:
- Engage in specialized suicide prevention and crisis intervention training
- Answer calls, texts, and chats from individuals in crisis
- Build capacity by recruiting and training volunteers for the crisis call center
- Outreach to the local community to raise awareness about the 988 initiative
- Utilize marketing strategies, including press releases and social media, to promote the program
- Foster relationships with community mental health agencies to enhance resources
- Contribute to the evaluation process, building evidence around the impact of services provided
- Respect privacy while participating in national calls held by Health360
- Assist with ongoing mental health community initiatives and regional events at the host site
Experience Preferred:
- Personal or professional knowledge of mental health topics
- Understanding of mental health issues and available resources
- Knowledge about mental health resources at both the community and state levels
- Positive attitude towards individuals with mental illnesses
- Enthusiasm for reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction disorders
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Crisis work experience preferred but not required
Details and Benefits:
- 10-month service commitment with flexible dates determined by the host site supervisor
- Receive certification in an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention
- Full-time AmeriCorps position with 1700 service hours (40 hours per week)
- Part-time position available (21 hours/week)
- Generous stipend of $23,000 paid biweekly (22 checks)
- Education Award of $7,395 upon completion of the service commitment
- Childcare assistance available
- Member assistance program
- Build your resume and gain a wide range of hands-on skills, experience, and knowledge of the expanding field of behavioral health
- Exclusive networking and job opportunities available to AmeriCorps members after their service term
Join us on this exhilarating mission to make a lasting impact on mental health and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in communities nationwide!
How to Apply:
For your application to be reviewed, you must fill out an application via our salesforce application found via this link:
https://health360inc.my.site.com/s/americorps-guest-application.
The organization you are applying to is the Nord Center.
We look forward to reviewing your application!