Crisis Clinician, Community Crisis Response

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

Mobile Crisis Response Team training

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL is hiring a part-time, overnight Crisis Clinician for our Mobile Crisis Response Team. You will respond in person to children, adults, and families in crisis, helping them stay safe, stabilized, and connected to care.

You are paired with a Recovery Support Specialist, with an on-call Crisis Supervisor nearby. Schedule is part-time overnight (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), up to 3 nights per week, with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• MHP qualification under Illinois Rule 140 (bachelor's in human services, social work, psychology, education, or related field, or 5 years clinical behavioral health experience)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout Macon, DeWitt, and Piatt Counties during overnight hours

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention in person for children, adolescents, and adults
• Coordinate with Recovery Support Specialist partner during responses
• Complete clinical assessments (I-CAT, substance use screening, suicide and safety evaluations)
• Provide de-escalation, safety planning, and brief counseling
• Coordinate with hospitals, EMS, law enforcement, and community providers for stabilization and linkage to care
• Consult with ED physicians and on-call prescribers about referrals and outcomes
• Assist with involuntary admission processes when needed
• Complete clinical documentation and hand off to Care Coordination
• Participate in team debriefs and ongoing training

Skills

Calm under pressure

Independent clinical judgment

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services / social work / psychology / education or 5 years clinical behavioral health experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Crisis Clinician, Community Crisis Response

151 North Main, Decatur, Decatur, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1604

Salary Range: $23.00 To $30.77 Hourly

Crisis Clinician, Community Crisis Response

Mobile Crisis Response Team | Part-Time, 3rd Shift

Macon, DeWitt, and Piatt Counties, Illinois

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

$23.00–$30.77/hour | Part-time overnight shifts | Two-person team response | Mileage reimbursed

Be the calm in someone's worst moment. Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring a part-time, overnight Crisis Clinician for our Mobile Crisis Response Team. You'll respond in person to children, adults, and families in a mental health or substance use crisis, helping them get safe, stabilized, and connected to care. You'll never respond alone: you're paired with a Recovery Support Specialist, with an on-call Crisis Supervisor just a phone call away.

Pay and Schedule

Pay is based on education and licensure:

• Mental Health Professional (MHP): $23.00/hour
• Bachelor's Degree + MHP: $25.00/hour
• Master's Degree: $28.85/hour
• Master's Degree + Licensure (LPC, LSW, LCPC, or LCSW): $30.77/hour

Schedule: Part-time, 3rd shift (overnight), 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., up to 3 nights per week. May include a weekend or holiday rotation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A two-person team model, so you often have a partner in the field
• Consultation from an on-call Crisis Supervisor and Substance Use Consultant whenever you need it
• Work that matters: helping people stay safe and avoid unnecessary hospitalization
• Variety: every shift is different, from homes to emergency departments to community settings
• A part-time schedule that leaves room for school, family, or other commitments
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for work-related travel
• Comprehensive Mobile Crisis Response Team training, including crisis de-escalation and the I-CAT

Your Role

As the clinician of a two-person Mobile Crisis Response Team, you'll provide community-based crisis intervention to people of all ages across Macon, DeWitt, and Piatt Counties. Calls come from 988, 911-to-988 transfers, the HFS CARES Line, and Heritage's crisis line. You'll respond face-to-face, by phone, or virtually, wherever the person is: at home, in an emergency department, or out in the community.

You'll work closely with the Crisis Call Center, hospitals, law enforcement, the courts, and community providers to make sure every person receives a timely, coordinated, and compassionate response.

What You'll Do

• Provide crisis intervention in person for children, adolescents, and adults
• Facilitate clinical responses alongside your Recovery Support Specialist partner
• Complete clinical assessments, including the I-CAT, substance use screening, and suicide and safety evaluations
• Provide de-escalation, safety planning, and brief counseling, and determine the least restrictive appropriate level of care
• Coordinate with hospitals, emergency services, law enforcement, and community providers to support stabilization and linkage to care
• Consult with emergency department physicians and on-call prescribers about referrals and outcomes
• Assist with involuntary admission processes for adults when needed
• Complete clinical documentation and hand off to Care Coordination for follow-up
• Participate in team debriefs and ongoing training

What You'll Bring

• Ability to stay calm, flexible, and clear-headed in high-stress, unpredictable situations
• Sound independent clinical judgment, and knowing when to call for consultation
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses, including serious mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Understanding of psychiatric and medical services and community resources
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comfort with electronic health records, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Qualifications

Required:

• Mental Health Professional (MHP) qualification under Illinois Rule 140 (for example, a bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, or a related field, or 5 years of clinical behavioral health experience)
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
• Ability to travel throughout Macon, DeWitt, and Piatt Counties during overnight hours

Preferred:

• Master's-level Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential (QMHPs must obtain licensure within 2 years of employment)
• Experience in crisis services
• Familiarity with the I-CAT and Illinois Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)

New to crisis work? If you have a strong behavioral health background, we encourage you to apply. All required crisis training is provided.

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Heritage is a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic with locations in Decatur and Clinton, Illinois, dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care across a multi-county area.