LMSW​/LMHC - Mobile Crisis Counselors

Job Details

Job Location:

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service, Inc. – Buffalo, NY 14207
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $36.77 - $43.05 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Road Warrior
Job Shift: Day

Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.

• Competitive pay with regular annual increases
• Paid training and professional development
• Regular clinical supervision
• Reimbursement of initial licensure/permit fees
• CWA Local 1122 Union membership
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid meal breaks
• Employee self‑care and wellness supports including Calm app subscriptions
• Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsite
• Great health insurance coverage with generous employer premium contribution
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to dental, vision, life, disability and critical illness insurance coverage
• $300 Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) plan with employer match after 1st year
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Mobile Crisis Counselors are part of our Emergency Mental Health Response Services team. These Master’s-level Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors are responsible for providing on‑site crisis intervention and assessments to individuals in crisis or emergency mental health situations in the community. The primary goals of this program are client safety, suicide prevention, and hospital diversion.

Part‑Time (30 hours per week)

Starting at $57,358 annually, with additional earning potential for on‑call hours; exact pay rate will be determined based on prior experience and education levels according to collective bargaining agreement. Additional pay is provided for candidates with bilingual skills, as applicable to position.

• 30 hours per week
• Three (3) 10‑hour days per week
• Sunday‑Tuesday or Thursday‑Saturday, 9am‑7pm (11am‑9pm every 3rd month)

A portion of the work for this position can be done from a home office, but responsibilities are primarily based onsite and at locations across Erie County.

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• Licensure/permit or permit‑eligibility in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• One (1) year of supervised experience (pre‑ or post‑graduate) providing services to individuals in a mental health or human services setting
• A valid NYS driver’s license and access to a usable vehicle

Our employees are what make Crisis Services the pinnacle of crisis care for our community. We seek out those who demonstrate self‑direction, creativity, and motivation to make Erie County a better place for those in need.

Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.