Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Hagerstown, MD

Job Details

Job Location

Hagerstown, MD - Hagerstown, MD

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$28.55 - $32.55 Hourly

Job Shift

Swing

Job Category

Health Care

Qualifications & Benefits :

Education (one of the following required) :

• MSW, PsyD, or PhD in a behavioral health field, OR
• M.A. / M.S. in a behavioral health field with a clinical practice emphasis from a COAMFTE, CACREP, or CORE-accredited program

Licensure (must reside in MD and hold one of the following) :

Experience : Minimum of 1 year direct experience in behavioral health, counseling, or social services

Location : Remote, Maryland residency required

Benefits

Compensation & Incentives

In addition to base hourly pay, our crisis counselors are eligible for the following incentives :

Who We Are

Protocall Services is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare and crisis intervention, supporting organizations across the U.S. and Canada. For five consecutive years, we have been awarded "Top Workplace" honors for our strong culture, mission-driven work, and commitment to employee well-being.

We serve a wide range of nearly 700 different organizations nationwide, including Community Mental Health Centers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations, University counseling centers, and Employee Assistance Programs following our brief immediate support model. As a remote-first organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, our staff operate with excellence, compassion, and integrity while providing 24 / 7 telephonic support to individuals with various degrees of need.

Role Expectations : About the Role

As a Crisis Counselor, you will be a telephonic first responder, delivering compassionate emotional support, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. You will engage with callers experiencing a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and situational challenges. This role requires emotional resilience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong ability to multitask while maintaining clarity and professionalism. While many calls involve acute needs, not all calls are crisis calls; some are administrative or supportive in nature. Regardless of the call type, you will ensure each caller receives professional, solution-focused care and a high-quality service experience.

Primary Responsibilities

What You Can Expect

A structured onboarding program including skills development, role-playing, mentored live call work, and crisis-care foundations. Successful completion is required for continued employment.

Protocall Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different