Crisis Services Counselor - PM

Dupage Health; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Pension-eligible (IMRF)

Federal student loan forgiveness

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Crisis Services Counselor for the Crisis Services team in Wheaton, IL. The role focuses on emergency and crisis intervention, on-site assessments, and connecting clients with relevant resources.

Required are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, with 2+ years of experience with chronically mentally ill populations. Attractive benefits and a robust leave policy accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and crisis intervention services in-person, via phone, or video.
• Conduct on-site crisis evaluations.
• Complete crisis intervention and case management tasks for clients on our mental health units.
• Provide referral and community resource linkage.
• Maintain required training, licensure, and certification.
• Collaborate with staff and community providers.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Join Our Expanding Crisis Services Team!

We're thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity to join our Crisis Services team at the DuPage County Health Department! As a valued member of our team, you'll be empowered to make a profound impact on your community. Our accredited crisis recovery center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification.

By joining our Crisis Services team, you'll become an integral part of a renowned organization that prioritizes community wellbeing and exceptional care. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most?

About Crisis Services

Located in the state-of-the-art building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.

The Crisis Recovery Center

The Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is the critical next step in DuPage County Health Department’s decades-long journey to build the infrastructure needed to support a best-in-class behavioral health system and ensures all DuPage County residents will have “someone to contact, someone to respond, and a safe place to get help” when experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The CRC will help residents de-escalate, stabilize, and connect to community resources catered to their individual mental health and substance use treatment needs. The building design and operations will ensure individuals and their families feel welcome, respected, and secure throughout every step of their care. The CRC serves as an alternative to hospital emergency departments and simplifies access to crisis care for all individuals, families, and first responders. Please go to the Crisis Recovery Center page on the DCHD Website for additional information.

Job Details

Full-time evening shift scheduled to work Thursday to Sunday, 12-10 pm

Education Requirements and Salary Ranges

• Bachelor's degree candidates will be considered; relevant experience a plus!

We also offer a $2.00 per hour shift differential for working on our second shift!

Depending on experience, the salary range for this position is as follows:

• Bachelor's degree: $45,967 to $53,967
• Master's degree & license (LSW, LPC): $51,075 to $65,000
• Clinical License (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT): $59,240 to $69,940

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

As a Crisis Services Counselor, you will:

• Provide emergency and crisis intervention services in-person, via phone, or video
• Conduct on-site crisis evaluations
• Complete crisis intervention and case management tasks for clients on our mental health units
• Provide referral and community resource linkage
• Maintain required training, licensure, and certification
• Collaborate with staff and community providers

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations
• Equivalent combination of training and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.