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Why Join Us
CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ is part of the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals in suicidal crises or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the United States.
It is a one-of-a-kind team of compassionate, empathetic, diverse, and kind individuals who are extensively trained to support to people in crisis or distress to increase their sense of well-being and their desire to live.
We focus on engaging in quality informed care through our work, and further delve into employee professional development, growth and self-care. We are accredited by the International Council for Helplines and we are an organizational member of the American Association of Suicidology.
At CONTACT, you will work hard and gain invaluable experience while doing empowering and fulfilling work in the crisis management space.
Growth & Opportunity
Embracing learning and professional growth through opportunity, feedback, development, and flexibility
Contribute & Invest
Every effort is my best; for myself, my work, my caller, and my team
Kindness and Respect
Treating others with dignity, inclusiveness, and offering the benefit of the doubt
Employment Opportunities
CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ offers emotional support to people in crisis or considering suicide to help increase their sense of well-being and desire to live. Utilizing non-judgmental crisis intervention and suicide prevention strategies, trained counselors help people feel safe, cared for, and listened to through focused telephone, chat, and text. CONTACT is currently not hiring for paid positions but if you are still interested in joining our team as a volunteer, please let us know. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 609.737.2000.
Job Openings
Chat & Text or Telephone Crisis Counselor
CONTACT operates New Jersey 988 Chat and Text, as well as the New Jersey 988 Telephone program. These programs are affiliated with the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). CONTACT is seeking qualified, reliable, and dedicated chat and text, and telephone suicide prevention counselors to respond to internet chats and texts and telephone callers on a part-time basis. Responsibilities primarily consist of suicide prevention and intervention through active listening.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to chat and text and telephone visitors seeking counseling through the suicide and crisis lifeline utilizing active listening, proper protocol, and suicide prevention skills
- Complete case contact documentation requirements per case, while maintaining a reasonable chat/text/call flow
- Develop suicide and intervention plans, as needed
- Maintain confidentiality throughout employment with the organization and after separation
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must successfully complete CONTACT’s training course
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English, including the ability to quickly type chat and text responses using a computer (for chat and text programs)
- Must have a personal computer/laptop with a secure and reliable internet connection and an intermediate level of PC and chat platform experience (for chat and text programs)
CONTACT’s trained counselors listen and help individuals feel safe, cared for, and listened to as we attempt to help those in need gain clarity so that they can find their way forward.
At CONTACT, we focus on employee professional development, growth, and self-care. We are accredited by the International Council for Helplines and by the American Association of Suicidology.
Employment with CONTACT will help you gain invaluable experience including active listening skills. You will be helping those in their darkest moments empower themselves while engaging in fulfilling work that is helping save lives.
Join the FREE training classes and learn how YOU can make a positive difference in the lives of others! The 10-week training course teaches:
- Strategies to help save lives
- Active listening skills
- Awareness of mental health issues
- About local community resources
Upon successful completion of the course, trained counselors will be qualified to respond to the New Jersey 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CONTACT is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity and inclusion a core component of everything we do. Our mission of providing non-judgmental, emotional support, strength and compassion extends to both our employees and the communities we serve. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and we are dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental health issues across all communities. CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is part of the International Council for Helplines (ICH).
