Responding to telephone hotline for crisis support of those bereaved through suicide, engaging in self-harm, experiencing suicide ideation and concerned friends or family members.
Providing a range of evidenced based, professional crisis counselling services and personal support, employing de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention techniques
Assessing the callers needs and triage for immediate safety or emergency medical attention of callers, or referrals to appropriate service referrals such as face-to-face crisis intervention, case management/advocacy services, individual therapy, or group services.
Maintaining accurate and detailed call reports on key issues and referrals actioned
Complying with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 (GDPR)
Supporting in the development of appropriate crisis management plans to support callers in crisis
Make a quick in-the-moment decision on how to move forward if the responder is not sure how to proceed
Ensuring smooth and diligent handover process to next shift personnel
Dedicating entire shift to intellect tasks and responsibilities only
Conducting risk assessments, including lethality assessment for suicide cases
1 - 3 years of experience in helplines, either in a paid or voluntary capacity
Can effectively communicate in their native language
Experience working with high risk clinical situations (at risk of or affected by suicide or crisis cases) and
Ability to maintain emotional composure in high stress situations, ability to bounce back from stressful interactions and high-risk cases
Plus Points if you:
have a background in mental health or emergency services
Completed training in Crisis Intervention or Suicide Prevention
can effectively communicate in more than 1 language