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CarePoint

LGBTQ+ Youth Phone Counselor, Part-Time

CarePoint

. Respond promptly to incoming text and chat messages through the 988 Lifeline platform .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessment and de-escalation techniques, while providing culturally competent support to diverse populations, particularly LGBTQ+ youth. Maintains compliance with HIPAA standards and agency requirements in documentation and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Crisis De-Escalation SkillsSuicide Risk AssessmentStrong Written Communication SkillsBilingual or Multilingual SkillsLGBTQ+ Affirming Behavioral Health

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Hard Skills
Crisis Intervention TechniquesTyping SkillsDocumentation in Electronic RecordsMental Health ReferralsTrauma-Informed Care Practices
Soft Skills
Active ListeningEmpathyCultural HumilityProfessional Boundaries
Tools & Technologies
988 Lifeline PlatformElectronic Records Systems
Industry Keywords
HIPAA ComplianceConfidentiality StandardsLGBTQIA+ SupportYouth Crisis ManagementSubstance Use Treatment Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Respond promptly to incoming text and chat messages through the 988 Lifeline platform
  • Engage users using active listening, empathy, and evidence-based crisis intervention techniques
  • Conduct suicide risk assessments and escalate high-risk situations to supervisors or emergency services as needed
  • Maintain professional boundaries, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care practices
  • Provide referrals to local mental health services, shelter, substance use treatment, or other resources
  • Document interactions accurately and promptly in electronic records per agency and legal requirements
  • Participate in regular supervision, debriefings, and training sessions
  • Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA standards
  • Respond to incoming calls from LGBTQ+ youth experiencing crisis or emotional distress
  • Provide LGBTQ+ affirming behavioral health, social, and community resources

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred
  • Strong typing skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Crisis de-escalation skills
  • Comfort working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+, youth, and people in active mental health or substance-related crisis
  • Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred
  • Required internet connectivity and private, quiet workspace
  • Must adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  • Must adhere to 988 Lifeline standards

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support
  • Equipment provided (laptop, headset)
  • Innovative, impact-driven team shaping the future of crisis care