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Healthy Minds Alliance - 988 Crisis Worker (PT, REMOTE)

The Healthy Minds Alliance is an innovative AmeriCorps program that takes a community-based approach to the mental health crisis by utilizing evidence-based/ informed programs in diverse communities across the nation. There is a sense of urgency in our nation to improve awareness, recognition, and ability to respond to the needs of those experiencing symptoms of mental illness. Healthy Minds Alliance places AmeriCorps members at local crisis call centers across the nation after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shifted to the 3-digit number 988. During their one-year service term, AmeriCorps Members are trained in the mental health intervention identified by the local crisis call center. Note: Currently seeking a part-time AmeriCorps member for the following shifts: 1. 12 pm - 4 pm, 5 days per week OR 2. 4 pm - 8 pm, 5 days per week OR 3. 8 pm - 4 am, 3 days per week Members are required to serve part-time (20 hours per week for 10 months). Candidates who have completed their Bachelor's in a relevant field and have some crisis work experience are preferred. ** In addition to the AmeriCorps application, please email an updated resume to Mercedez Patrick at patrick@health360.org. **

Member Duties : AmeriCorps Members will provide expanded support to meet challenges faced by local crisis call centers across the country after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shifted to the 3-digit number 988. AmeriCorps members will participate in suicide prevention/ crisis intervention training so that they can confidently answer calls/ texts/ chats that come into local crisis call centers and advocate for mental health awareness whenever possible. Members will establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources and reach out to the community to educate on 988. AmeriCorps members will build capacity to recruit other volunteers for the crisis call centers and will assist with onboarding and training of volunteers. This is a part-time, remote AmeriCorps service position (20 hours per week for the 10-month service commitment). Shift options: 1. 12 pm - 4 pm, 5 days per week OR 2. 4 pm - 8 pm, 5 days per week OR 3. 8 pm - 4 am, 3 days per week

Program Benefits : Member Assistance Program , Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Health , Public Health AmeriCorps .

Skills :
Public Health , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Counseling .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Healthy Minds Alliance - 988 Crisis Worker (PT, REMOTE)

Program Start/End Date

08/01/2023 - 06/01/2024

Work Schedule