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As A Crisis Counselor You Might...
Provide support right after a traumatic situation and coordinate referrals to other social service agencies.
Assess suicide, homicide or self-harm risk.
Teach coping skills and run community trainings.
Write reports and maintain client files.
Every day is different when you're a crisis counselor.
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A Good Crisis Counselor ...
Quiz
You might want to be a crisis counselor if:
It's a high-stress job where the rewards are more emotional and interpersonal than financial.
How Do I Become A Crisis Counselor?
You can be a volunteer crisis counselor if you are at least 18 years old. No degree is required.
You will need at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or education in order to work in the field of crisis intervention.
If you want to work with individuals, you will need to get a master's degree in social work, counseling or behavioral health from an accredited social work or counseling program.
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If you're thinking about becoming a crisis counselor, you might want to:
This Byte has been authored by
Deb Walker
Learning Experience Designer/Squad Leader