Behavior Crisis Counselor

A behavior crisis counselor is a mental health professional specifically trained to help individuals experiencing a sudden, intense behavioral crisis, providing immediate support and intervention to stabilize their behavior, manage emotional distress, and prevent further harm to themselves or others; essentially, they focus on addressing critical situations where someone's behavior is significantly disruptive or dangerous due to a mental health issue.
Crisis Intervention Specialist/Counselor, Behavioral Health Clinician, Behavior Interventionist, or Mental Health Counselor
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or human services
$44,356 ($21 hourly)
  • Community mental health centers
  • Emergency rooms
  • Schools
Bachelors Psychology/Behavioral Science Programs, Bachelors Social Work/Human Services Programs