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MiCAL 988 Crisis Specialist

Common Ground
Pontiac, MI Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
Job Title: MiCAL 988 Crisis Specialist
Base Pay: $21 hourly shift differentials 
 
Full and Part-Time Shifts Available
 
About you:
The ideal MiCAL Crisis Specialist is a strong, self-driven, dedicated individual who works fully remote helping individuals in crisis. If you are self-disciplined to work from home and wish to serve those in crisis, we invite you to apply!
 
About us: 
Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
 
Day in the Life 
  • Provide crisis support to 988 callers
  • Login to helpline applications
  • Respond to incoming calls of varying crisis nature
  • Offer information on available resources like homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health services, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
  • Employ de-escalation techniques to assist callers in crisis
  • Take Michigan calls from the National Suicide Prevention helpline and 988 helpline
  • Coordinate with EMS or police to complete active rescue as needed
  • Document each encounter while in-call
  • Conduct follow-up calls to ensure successful access to services
  • Collaborate with Shift Supervisor and other MiCAL staff to provide or receive support
  • Maintain high level confidentiality while performing all duties
  • Fulfill any additional duties as assigned - Uphold strict confidentiality in all tasks performed
What you need to apply
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of work or volunteer experience in a mental health/crisis services field, or equivalent education/training
  • At-home high speed internet on a private network
  • A private, HIPAA compliant, dedicated office space
What makes us different
  • Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
  • 100-hour Crisis Intervention training
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Team oriented environment
  • An organizational culture of mental and behavioral health support for all
For your hard work
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Shift premiums
  • Employer sponsored benefit and wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
  • Competitive wages
Our Mission
Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.
 
 
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.
 
See full job description here: https://cghelps.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HRJobDescriptions/EfJQFHrqB5FKrOmeen9UgV0BByXn321COkcQC58D4NVBIw?e=vcFkgH
 
Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org 

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