Crisis Therapist Jobs

A Crisis Therapist provides immediate mental health support to individuals in times of extreme psychological distress, such as during a mental health crisis, personal trauma, or following a catastrophic event. This professional is skilled in recognizing symptoms of severe stress or mental illness, and is trained to intervene effectively to alleviate immediate suffering and prevent future harm. They work in a variety of settings such as mental health clinics, hospitals, police departments, and social service agencies. The Crisis Therapist's role is to evaluate the crisis situation, provide immediate counseling, and link individuals with long-term resources and support.

Important skills for a Crisis Therapist include excellent communication, empathy, resilience, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should be able to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Pertaining to certifications, it is essential for the therapist to have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Also, they must be licensed in their state to practice therapy, and some employers may require additional certifications in Crisis Intervention. Before becoming a Crisis Therapist, a person may have roles such as a Mental Health Counselor, Family Therapist, or Social Worker, which would provide exposure to crisis situations and the opportunity to develop the necessary skills.

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Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 1 day ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth MtnCrest Behav Hlth Ctr, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: PVH MC Intensive OP Serv FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Day and Evening Rotation...

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist-Primary Care

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 8 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Snow Mesa Med Center, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: BH Integration Shared Services FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $33.82 -...

Edgewater Health

Crisis Counselor-Days

Training in crisis intervention or behavioral management is highly desirable....

Peer Support is needed in our Adult Intensive Services unit at our Community Center in Wheaton. We have a part-time position open, 20 hours per week, offering a flexible schedule to work Monday...

Edgewater Health

Crisis Counselor-Nights

Training in crisis intervention or behavioral management is highly desirable....

Clinical Therapist - MHP - Pediatrics

  • North Platte, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • North Platte, NE
  • 13 days ago

This includes psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy....

Clinical Therapist

  • San Carlos, AZ
  • 28 days ago
  • San Carlos, AZ
  • 28 days ago

Conducts crisis interventions and provides counseling to individuals, groups, and families. Completes clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner....

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist-Admissions

  • Littleton, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth CeDAR, US:CO:Aurora Department: CeDAR Administration FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent...

Clinical Therapist

  • West Jordan, UT
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 8 hours ago

Therapists perform the following: Facilitation of weekly individual and family sessions Development of master treatment plans, including monthly updates Completion of psychosocial assessments and other...

Clinical Therapist - School & Community-Based

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

. • Network with appropriate agencies and professionals to assure proper and timely referral to community resources. • Provide consultation and training surrounding behavior management techniques. •...

Clinical Therapist-Lic

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 8 hours ago

Job Summary: Participates and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Provides individual and group therapy and consultation interview services. Participates in formulation of...

Clinical Therapist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Essential Functions of the position are detailed below, and include any physical requirements below that. 1. Effectively engages individuals and families in the therapeutic process and completes...

Mental Health Clinical Therapist I-Per Diem-LOH Ou

  • Plainfield, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 16 hours ago

What you will do: Conducts psychosocial assessments by interviewing the patient and their significant others to obtain history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus....

Disaster Response Crisis Counselor

  • Miami, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 17 hours ago

Utilize crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations and provide appropriate coping strategies for individuals in distress....

Crisis Support Specialist

  • Pierceton, IN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pierceton, IN
  • 18 hours ago

intervention techniques....

Crisis Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Crisis Therapist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Crisis Therapists offer the following education background
Master's Degree
69.5%
Bachelor's Degree
20.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.1%
Associate's Degree
2.1%
High School or GED
1.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Crisis Therapists
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.4%
4-6 years
17.3%
None
15.5%
Less than 1 year
13.3%
6-8 years
9.8%
8-10 years
1.5%



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