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How much do community first responder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for community first responder in the United States is $20.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a community first responder?

Community First Responders (CFRs) are trained volunteers who provide immediate care to people experiencing medical emergencies before professional ambulance crews arrive. They are often dispatched by emergency services to attend incidents in their local area, helping to deliver life-saving interventions such as CPR and using defibrillators. Their quick response can greatly improve patient outcomes during critical moments, especially in rural or hard-to-reach locations. CFRs work closely with local ambulance services and undergo regular training to keep their skills up-to-date.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a community first responder?

To thrive as a Community First Responder, you need a solid understanding of emergency medical care, basic life support, and first aid, often gained through accredited training and certification programs. Familiarity with communication devices, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and incident reporting systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, calmness under pressure, and quick decision-making set outstanding responders apart. These abilities are crucial for delivering effective immediate care, ensuring community safety, and supporting professional emergency services during critical incidents.

What challenges do community first responders face during emergency call-outs?

Community First Responders often encounter challenges such as managing high-stress situations, making quick decisions with limited information, and working in unpredictable environments. They may also face the emotional pressure of providing care to individuals in distress before professional medical teams arrive. Building resilience, maintaining regular training, and having strong communication skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring effective collaboration with ambulance services and other emergency personnel.

What is the difference between Community First Responder vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectCommunity First ResponderEmergency Medical Technician
Required CertificationsFirst aid, CPR, community responder trainingEMT certification (e.g., NREMT), advanced medical skills
Work EnvironmentCommunity settings, emergencies before ambulance arrivalAmbulances, hospitals, emergency scenes
Employer & Industry UsageLocal emergency services, volunteer groupsAmbulance services, hospitals, EMS agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Community First Responders provide initial emergency assistance in community settings, often volunteering and with basic first aid skills. Emergency Medical Technicians have more advanced medical training, operate in ambulance services, and handle a wider range of medical emergencies. While both roles are vital in emergency response, EMTs have more comprehensive medical responsibilities and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Community First Responder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,067 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Veteran/First Responder Licensed Therapist

Grapevine, TX • On-site

Ellie Mental Health
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Ellie Mental Healthexternal

$58K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Ellie Mental Health rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Training & development

Therapist (Licensed or Pre-Licensed) - Ellie Mental Health - Grapevine, TX
About Ellie Mental Health
Ellie Mental Health is a fast-growing, multi-clinic mental health organization dedicated to reducing the administrative barriers that get in the way of providing exceptional client care putting both therapists and clients first. We support our clinicians with strong compensation, flexible scheduling, comprehensive administrative support, and a culture built on authenticity, creativity, and compassion.
Who We're Looking For: Licensed & Pre-Licensed Therapists
We are seeking passionate clinicians who are committed to increasing access to high-quality mental health care for veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and first responders. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-acuity trauma, understands the unique needs and culture of these populations, and is motivated to provide evidence-based, compassionate care to those who serve our communities and country.
Required Degrees & Licensure
  • Master's degree in a behavioral science or related field (from an accredited institution)
  • Pre-licensed candidates: LPC-Associates, LMSW, LMFT-Associates
    • Must have at least 2 years of experience and be within 6 months of full licensure
  • Fully licensed candidates: LPC, LCSW, LMFT (with or without an existing caseload)

Required Certifications / Experience
  • 1-2 years of experience working with veterans and/or first responders
  • Training in trauma-focused interventions (basic + advanced), such as:
    • EMDR
    • CPT
    • TF-CBT
    • ART
  • Ability to develop and deliver clinical services tailored to military and first responder populations, including families and spouses

Preferred Certifications / Experience
  • Advanced trauma training
  • Experience treating PTSD and crisis response
  • Additional evidence-based training (CPT, EMDR, TF-CBT, ART)
  • Military Cultural Competency coursework (completed or willingness to complete)

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete diagnostic assessments and individualized treatment plans
  • Maintain a caseload of 27+ sessions/week (for full-time clinicians)
  • Provide high-quality, client-centered therapy services
  • Complete documentation according to company standards
  • Coordinate care with internal and external providers and supports
  • Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings

What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly pay + commission on self-pay and insurance reimbursement
  • Paid administrative time for documentation and consultation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Free CEUs & ongoing training
  • A fun, supportive, clinician-centered culture that values work-life balance
  • Additional Full-Time Employee Benefits

Additional Details
  • Location: Grapevine, TX
  • Reports to: Clinical Director
  • Learn more: elliementalhealth.com

Equal Employment Opportunity
Ellie Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $58,260.46 - $80,000.00 per year
Seeking creative & collaborative humans with a passion for changing mental health care in fun and meaningful ways
Don't meet EVERY requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Ellie Mental Health is devoted to purposefully building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all of our humans can be their authentic selves! (Authenticity is one of our core values, after all...) If you're excited about the chance to be a change-maker with us, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every single qualification of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. Our mental health jobs need dedicated individuals from every background who are willing to care for others. And who knows, you might just be the perfect candidate for another role!
Employee Experience
We take care of our people. It's that simple. From investing in their financial future, to providing wages that shatter the ceiling in our industry to reasonable caseload expectations we ensure that our people are happy. Happy employees do better work and provide better client care! No matter what it is that you do in your mental health career at Ellie, our clients depend on us cultivating an environment where our employees can thrive so that they can thrive too!
Y'all, jobs in mental health are tough jobs with a high risk of emotional fatigue and burnout. At Ellie, we use all of our core values of humor, creativity, authenticity, acceptance, determination, and compassion not just out in our communities, but we turn them inwards too! Our employees have clear growth paths for advancing their careers.
We have created a culture that reminds us that our employees are our leaders!
Company Structure
Ellie is a socially responsible for-profit business, which allows us to be flexible and responsive to our community's needs. Many mental health and wellness-focused companies are non-profits or government agencies, which rely on the general public, grants, or large donors for funding. This model often results in little creativity and lower compensation for employees, promoting a work culture that just makes people feel "blah."
Feeling blah doesn't help employees stay motivated, engaged, or even in their jobs for a very long time! So we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health.
In short, we're just people helping people. Wanna join the herd?

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