Evening Mobile Crisis Counselor | Crisis Intervention

UCAN (Chicago); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan (401k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

UCAN Chicago is seeking a Mobile Crisis Response Specialist to provide crisis intervention during evening hours, including assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization of individuals in crisis. You will coordinate with the MCR Team Lead and other UCAN programs to ensure integrated services and safety.

The role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in crisis intervention or mental health services.
• Strong clinical crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization.
• Collaborate with MCR Team Lead and community partners for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist in data collection and reporting.
• Support clients with information about services and follow-up resources.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Documentation and data management

Collaboration and teamwork

Emotional resilience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Data management tools

Job description

UCAN Chicago is seeking a Mobile Crisis Response Specialist to provide crisis intervention during evening hours, including assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization of individuals in crisis. You will coordinate with the MCR Team Lead and other UCAN programs to ensure integrated services and safety.

The role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel within the service area.