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Hybrid Crisis Services Counselor - On-Call MCR bei DuPage County Health Department, IL

DuPage County Health Department, IL · Wheaton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

49.920,00 $  -  58.240,00 $

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About the Department

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team.  We are looking for a new on-call team member to join us working as a Crisis Services Counselor on our Mobile Crisis Response team. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need out in the community. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.    

This On-Call position includes working at least 3 shifts per month and as needed with weekend and evening availability. We offer an hourly rate or a stipend.

Position Duties

  • Provides emergency and crisis intervention services to individuals and families, both face to face, and via telephone/video.
  • Conducts crisis evaluations in the community (home, hospitals) for children, adolescents, and adults to assess risk and determine recommendations for client care. Referral sources include CARES/SASS, law enforcement, hospital settings, and families/individuals.
  • Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkage.
  • May conduct crisis evaluations on-site.
  • May complete client care tasks associated with the 12-bed Crisis Residential unit on-site.
  • Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
  • Consults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides other case management services.
  • Works collaboratively with community providers
  • Completion of required documentation within established timeframes
  • Use of an Electronic Client Record, and additional call management software
  • Demonstrates independent judgment.
  • Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for consideration require either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and two years of experience working with chronically mentally ill population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Attendance at our paid HR new hire orientation from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm is required. This role requires you to have a valid driver’s license along with your own personal vehicle that is reliable to drive while working in this role. 

Other Qualifications

DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

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