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Direct First Responder Counselor Jobs in Washington, DC

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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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 · 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.

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.

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How much do direct first responder counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct first responder counselor in Washington, DC is $21.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $22.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Addiction Counselor

Halethorpe, MD • On-site

Groundwork Behavioral Health Servic
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$25 - $33/hr

Full-time

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Job description

·        Assist persons served by implementing structured interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan in any of the following:
o   Individual counseling and support;
o   Group counseling and support;
o   Family counseling, training or support;
o   Biochemical assays to identify recent drug use (e.g. urine drug screens);
o   Strategies for relapse prevention to include community and social support systems in treatment;
o   Life skills;
o   Crisis contingency planning;
o   Disease Management; and
o   Treatment support activities that have been adapted or specifically designed for persons with physical disabilities, or persons with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse/dependence or mental retardation/developmental disability and substance abuse/dependence.
·        Provide first responder crisis response. 
·        Ensure a supportive, therapeutic relationship between staff, persons served, and family of the persons served which addresses and/or implements interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan.
·        Provide principles of recovery to persons served by emphasizing self-determination.
·        Assist persons served by researching and making available natural and community supports.
·        Support the persons served in understanding and exercising their rights.
·        Provide support services in a manner that is safe, therapeutic, and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
·        Ensure that all information resulting from health-related appointments is documented.
 Performance Expectations:
·        Serve as a role model for professional and support staff, by consistently conducting him/herself in a professional and ethical manner in all situations, including but not limited to promptness of completing assignments, verbal/non-verbal communications, maintaining professional boundaries, representing the Agency with a professional image, and complying with Federal Anti-Kickback and Fraud Laws .
·        Maintain therapeutic boundaries with consumers, families, and guardians
·        Be familiar with HIPPA as related to confidentiality of information specific to persons served
·        Have an understanding of Client Rights