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Healthy Minds Alliance - 988 Crisis Worker - Boston, MA
 
 
 
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 service term, AmeriCorps Members are trained in the mental health intervention identified by the local crisis call center. Note: Currently seeking 3 full-time AmeriCorps members to serve at Samaritans Inc. in Boston, MA. This is a hybrid position. Members are required to serve full-time (40 hours per week for 10 months), particularly during weekend and overnight shifts. ** In addition to submitting the AmeriCorps application, please email an updated resume to Mercedez Patrick at patrick@health360.org. **
 
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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. AmeriCorps members will establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources, and outreach to the local community to educate on 988. AmeriCorps members will build capacity to recruit other volunteers for the crisis call centers and assist with the onboarding and training of those volunteers. This is a full-time hybrid position with Samaritans Inc. in Boston, MA. Ideal applicants will be able to serve weekends and overnight shifts.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Member Assistance Program ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Stipend . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Public Health AmeriCorps . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Public Health ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Counseling . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Healthy Minds Alliance - 988 Crisis Worker - Boston, MA
Program Start/End Date
07/01/2023  -   05/01/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  20    Maximum:  99
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS   Boston  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/18/2023  To  06/30/2023 
Contact Mercedez Patrick
83 Prospect St
Waterbury   CT   06702
8609680854
patrick@health360.org
www.health360.org
Listing ID 118240

       

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