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Direct First Responder Counselor Jobs in Washington

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Member Care Counselor

District Heights, MD · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Reporting to the Director of Member Care, the Member Care Counselor is responsible for providing ... Team Leaders - Work with Team Leaders to provide "first responder" care for individual teams.

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Engineer -1st Class

Washington, DC · On-site

Acts as a first responder to stationary equipment failures and implements safety procedures ... Ability to direct and coordinate activities for other workers involved in system maintenance.

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Engineer -1st Class

Washington, DC

Acts as a first responder to stationary equipment failures and implements safety procedures ... Ability to direct and coordinate activities for other workers involved in system maintenance.

Koniag, Inc.

Engineer -1st Class

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.40 - $63/hr

Acts as a first responder to stationary equipment failures and implements safety procedures ... Ability to direct and coordinate activities for other workers involved in system maintenance.

City of Gaithersburg

Relief Counselor II

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$33 - $35/hr

Embracing the Housing First model, where homeless individuals are moved directly from emergency ... Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees Job ...

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What is the difference between Direct First Responder Counselor vs Emergency Response Counselor?

AspectDirect First Responder CounselorEmergency Response Counselor
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant counseling or social work certification, CPR/First AidSimilar certifications, often with additional emergency response training
Work EnvironmentOn-site at emergency scenes, hospitals, or crisis centersEmergency scenes, crisis intervention settings, community outreach
Employer & IndustryEmergency services, hospitals, mental health agenciesDisaster response teams, crisis centers, community organizations

Both roles involve providing immediate psychological support during emergencies, but Direct First Responder Counselors often work directly at emergency sites, while Emergency Response Counselors may focus more on crisis intervention and follow-up support in various settings.

How to become a certified direct first responder counselor?

To become a certified direct first responder counselor, individuals typically need to complete specialized training programs in crisis intervention, mental health support, or emergency response, often offered by accredited organizations or institutions. Certification may require completing coursework, practical experience, and passing an exam, with ongoing education to maintain certification standards.

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Independently Licensed Therapist - First Responder Specialty

The Recovery Village

Upper Marlboro, MD • On-site

$93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

IAFF Center of Excellence

$10K SIGN-ON BONUS

Commuter Stipend Available - up to $400/month | Relocation Assistance Eligible

Meaningful Work Supporting First Responders

We are growing... Unique Opportunity to Work with Firefighters! Build your career rebuilding lives; it's what we do!

Schedule: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri with an occasional weekend day rotation every 4-6 wks. 

Compensation Range: Independently Licensed - up to $93,600

The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members - and IAFF members struggling with addiction, PTSD, and other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a haven for members to talk with others who have faced or overcome similar challenges.

Advanced Recovery Systems | The Recovery Village is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact-and feel supported while doing it-we'd love to connect.

 We invest in your time-leveraging proprietary AI technology to simplify documentation and give you more time where it matters most: patient care

Job Duties

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy in a residential treatment setting
  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Facilitate group sessions and psychoeducation
  • Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical teams to support patient progress
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation (with support from Heather AI)
  • Support discharge planning and continuity of care

Requirements

  • Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required.
  • Licensed in the State of Maryland to practice required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor or other behavioral health-related field.
      • LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical)
      • LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist)
      • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
      • LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
      • Licensed PhD/PsyD
    • Experience with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders preferred
    • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
    • CPR and BFA Certification required.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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Benefits

Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Work/ Life Balance 
  • Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice! 
  • Saving lives! 

Benefits:  

  • Health, Vision, Dental, MDLive telehealth
  • Employer-Matched 401(k) 
  • Employer Matched HSA - up to $1500 a year company contribution 
  • Employer Paid $50k Term Life Policy
  • STD, LTD Disability Options 
  • Employee Wellness Program - reduces employees' premiums by $40/mo 
  • Generous PTO - Vacation /Personal /Holiday /Sick 
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Opportunities for growth within a national organization

Location: IAFF Center of Excellence, 13400 Edgemeade Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Commuter Stipend Available - up to $400/month

Relocation Assistance Eligible

$10K SIGN-ON BONUS

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