Entry Level Crisis Specialist Jobs
New grad crisis specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on fieldwork can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like RHA Health Services, Youth Villages, and Centerstone hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to the severe weather ice storm that affected several Middle Tennessee counties. This is a grant-funded position through June 17th, 2027. Compensation is $25/hour, as well as mileage reimbursement for local travel. Must live in the Middle Tennessee area.
This is a hybrid position providing crisis counseling to individuals affected by a natural disaster in their community. Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to a natural disaster area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate high level of clinical knowledge and skill in providing telephonic or in-person screenings, risk assessments, resource linkage, and crisis intervention to callers.
- Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation.
- Attend team meetings, in-service training, supervision, and other quality assurance training.
- Demonstrate high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.
- Promote a departmental culture of cooperation and collaboration with other cross-functional departments, community agencies, hospitals, mental health consumers, and the public at large.
- Assist in administrative tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related field of Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.
Years of Experience
Experience as a Mental Health Counselor providing clinical screenings, crisis intervention services, or conducting clinical intake assessments preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Valid driver's license is required.
Physical Requirements
- Standing – 20%
- Sitting – 80%
- Squatting – Occasional
- Kneeling – Occasional
- Bending – Occasional
- Driving – Occasional
- Lifting – Occasional
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$15.75-$22.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to the severe weather ice storm that affected several Middle Tennessee counties. This is a grant-funded position through June 17th, 2027. Compensation is $25/hour, as well as mileage reimbursement for local travel. Must live in the Middle Tennessee area.
This is a hybrid position providing crisis counseling to individuals affected by a natural disaster in their community. Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to a natural disaster area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate high level of clinical knowledge and skill in providing telephonic or in-person screenings, risk assessments, resource linkage, and crisis intervention to callers.
- Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation.
- Attend team meetings, in-service training, supervision, and other quality assurance training.
- Demonstrate high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.
- Promote a departmental culture of cooperation and collaboration with other cross-functional departments, community agencies, hospitals, mental health consumers, and the public at large.
- Assist in administrative tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related field of Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.
Years of Experience
Experience as a Mental Health Counselor providing clinical screenings, crisis intervention services, or conducting clinical intake assessments preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Valid driver's license is required.
Physical Requirements
- Standing – 20%
- Sitting – 80%
- Squatting – Occasional
- Kneeling – Occasional
- Bending – Occasional
- Driving – Occasional
- Lifting – Occasional
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$15.75-$22.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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Entry Level Crisis Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level crisis specialist job?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through internships, volunteer crisis hotline work, or fieldwork placements during your degree. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate active listening, de-escalation skills, and comfort working under pressure. A relevant degree in psychology, social work, or counseling gives you a foundation, but documented experience with vulnerable populations often gives new candidates the strongest edge.
Which companies hire entry level crisis specialists?
Companies hiring entry level crisis specialists right now include RHA Health Services, Youth Villages, and Centerstone, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community mental health centers, nonprofit behavioral health organizations, hospital systems, and government-funded social services agencies.
Are there remote entry level crisis specialist jobs?
Yes, though most crisis specialist roles at the entry level involve in-person or on-call work. About 26% of entry level crisis specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve phone or chat-based crisis intervention rather than face-to-face client contact.
Are these new grad crisis specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior crisis specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work in lieu of full-time history, or values a relevant degree and demonstrated empathy over a long professional resume. Look for language like "no experience required" or "recent grads encouraged" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level crisis specialists?
Entry Level crisis specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate crisis response programs, behavioral health hotlines, and community outreach services that depend on a steady pipeline of newly trained specialists.