Salary guide
Crisis Counsellor
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareSocial Care
- Crisis lines receive millions of calls annually in the UK
Other names this job is known by
- Crisis Intervention Worker
- Emergency Counsellor
Key responsibilities
- Provide immediate support to individuals in crisis
- Assess risk and develop safety plans
- Offer counselling and coping strategies
- Refer clients to ongoing support services
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in psychology, counselling, or social work
- Crisis intervention training
- Experience in support roles
- Empathy and communication skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Counsellor
- Service Manager
- Clinical Lead
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study psychology, counselling, or social work
- Complete crisis intervention training
- Gain experience in support roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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