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Crisis Hotline Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

The Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS) Crisis Hotline provides telephone and text-based crisis counseling services, suicide intervention, and referrals for immediate crisis services. Information about community-based resources is also provided when applicable. there are no eligibility requirements to access the Crisis Hotline and services are provided to all individuals that contact the hotline.

Kern BHRS is dedicated to assuring individuals receive the highest quality, most effective, and culturally appropriate combination of individualized treatment, education and support. All services are provided in a manner that is responsive to each individual's unique characteristics, needs, and abilities.

1 Shift

  • Tue Feb 04, 2025 - 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM PST - Spots available: 9

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About Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Location:

2151 College Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Kern County Behavioral Health Board is to advocate for individuals and families living with mental illness and/or addiction by support and oversight of Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. ​

Description

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is a high quality county department. We utilize many well-respected evidence-based approaches, and are constantly working to improve our ability to serve individuals with mental illnesses or addictions who can recover and rejoin us as members of a thriving community. To be a successful department, we always start with hope. Whether you are an individual looking for help, a family member seeking understanding for a loved one, or even a professional looking for a place to work,

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Health & Medicine
Community, Crisis Support, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

3300 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

(35.3747,-119.03923)
 

SKILLS

  • Family Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mental Health
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Crisis Counseling

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • . One year commitment and 8 hours a week of volunteering. Can volunteer one 8-hour shift or two 4-hour shifts per week.
  • .Must pass a background check .Commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week. . Remain calm under pressure. . Show empathy and compassion for others. . Have strong computer skills. . Commit to a minimum of a one year commitment.

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