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Easterseals UCP

Mobile Crisis Counselor

Goldsboro, NC · On-site

$20/hr

Working as part of a compassionate, fast-acting team, you'll provide assessments, interventions, and strength-based crisis planning to ensure safety and stabilization. Every day, you'll collaborate ...

Thresholds

Crisis Worker - Substitute

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$27 - $30.58/hr

As a Crisis Worker, you will respond to mental health crises in the Kankakee County community, acting as an alternative to or in conjunction with hospitalization or police response. Each shift, you ...

The Thresholds

Crisis Worker - Substitute

Kankakee, IL

$27 - $30.58/hr

As a Crisis Worker, you will respond to mental health crises in the Kankakee County community, acting as an alternative to or in conjunction with hospitalization or police response. Each shift, you ...

Easterseals UCP

Mobile Crisis Counselor

Goldsboro, NC · On-site

$20/hr

Working as part of a compassionate, fast-acting team, you'll provide assessments, interventions, and strength-based crisis planning to ensure safety and stabilization. Every day, you'll collaborate ...

Thresholds

Crisis Worker - Substitute

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$27 - $30.58/hr

As a Crisis Worker, you will respond to mental health crises in the Kankakee County community, acting as an alternative to or in conjunction with hospitalization or police response. Each shift, you ...

Thresholds

Crisis Worker - Substitute

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$27 - $30.58/hr

As a Crisis Worker, you will respond to mental health crises in the Kankakee County community, acting as an alternative to or in conjunction with hospitalization or police response. Each shift, you ...

Thresholds

Crisis Worker - Substitute

Irwin, IL · On-site

$27 - $30.58/hr

As a Crisis Worker, you will respond to mental health crises in the Kankakee County community, acting as an alternative to or in conjunction with hospitalization or police response. Each shift, you ...

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How much do crisis actor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for crisis actor in the United States is $41.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $54.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crisis actor?

To thrive as a Crisis Actor, you need strong acting skills, improvisational ability, and experience in role-playing for emergency response training. Familiarity with incident command systems and safety protocols, as well as completion of crisis simulation training, are often required. Adaptability, professionalism, and effective communication help individuals stand out in high-pressure, dynamic training environments. These skills are important because they ensure realistic training scenarios that effectively prepare emergency personnel for real-life crisis situations.

How can I be a crisis actor?

To become a crisis actor, individuals typically need acting experience, strong improvisation skills, and the ability to portray emotional responses convincingly. Some roles may require training in emergency procedures or familiarity with specific scenarios, and actors often work with production companies or agencies that specialize in simulation exercises or training drills.

What is a crisis actor?

A crisis actor is a performer who participates in simulated emergency scenarios for training purposes. They help first responders, medical personnel, and law enforcement practice their response to disasters or critical incidents. These actors realistically portray victims, witnesses, or others affected by crises to create a more immersive training experience. Crisis actors are commonly used in military drills, medical disaster preparedness, and emergency response exercises.

What does a crisis actor do during training exercises?

During training exercises, Crisis Actors are assigned roles that simulate victims, bystanders, or other key figures in emergency scenarios. Their workday may involve rehearsing assigned roles, collaborating with exercise coordinators and emergency responders, and participating in multiple, sometimes physically demanding, simulation events. Actors may be required to wear makeup or prosthetics for realism, follow scripted or improvised storylines, and debrief with team members after exercises. Collaboration with other actors and emergency personnel is ongoing to ensure the training goals are met and safety standards are maintained. This dynamic environment may mean variable hours and locations depending on the agency or organization conducting the simulation.

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Infographic showing various Crisis Actor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 4% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 11% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,573 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Crisis Worker-Adult Community Mobile Crisis

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$18.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

ABOUT PATH, INC.:

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• No-cost pension plan

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. To work as a team member to provide crisis intervention, support, safety plans and linkages to youth and families in Northeast Philadelphia, Region 1. The program operates 365 days/year, 24 hours/day. Hours for this shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00pm - 12:30am.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field, i.e., social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice
  • 1 year experience in a Behavioral Health system
  • Ability to use an Electronic Health Record
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Active Driver's License and vehicle required

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Provide crisis assessment, intervention, education, and support in person, with assigned team member, within a designated time frame to referrals received by DBH/CBH.
  • Utilize approved evidence-based practices and tools when providing crisis assessment and intervention, including SAMHSA crisis intervention guidelines and resolution models.
  • Assure all interventions are person-centered and driven by the individual and their family/supports.
  • Obtain from the family/supports, if release of information allows, an understanding of the events that led to the crisis from everyone’s perspective.
  • If the individual is currently receiving services, collaborate with other treatment providers, if release of information allows.
  • Assist the individual in obtaining and maintaining culturally appropriate basic living needs including but not limited to housing, food, medical care, recreation, and education through linkage to resources and additional supports.
  • To provide follow-up care and/or transfer to other levels of care from the moment that an assessment is completed, and the plan has been developed.
  • Assure appointments are scheduled at a time and place convenient for the individual.
  • To complete or assist others in completing involuntary commitment petitions.
  • To arrange and follow through with voluntary or involuntary hospitalization admissions.
  • To follow all procedures regarding the initiation of a commitment.
  • Link the individual to the CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with them until the connection and collaboration is completed.
  • Develop with the individual and their family/supports, if available, a safety/ crisis plan obtaining everyone’s perspective, strengths and ideas.
  • Be knowledgeable of local community resources and services and provide care coordination.
  • Provide up to 72 hours of intervention by scheduling follow up appointments at a time convenient for the individual, which includes evening and weekend appointments in the home and community.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Minimal in nature.


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.