Mobile Crisis Counselor – Afterhours & On-Call

Bridgeway; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO & PLAW

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

PSLF eligible employer

EAP

On-call differential

Job summary

Bridgeway Inc. in Galesburg, IL is hiring a Crisis Counselor to join its Crisis Services Team. This full‑time role provides community-based crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization across a four-county area.

Afterhours and on-call availability are required, with CARES Line referrals managed and onsite assessments conducted. The role supports a mission-driven organization offering credential-based pay rates and compensation determined by credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related human services field (required).
• Master's degree and/or mental health licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, deescalate effectively, and document accurately in high acuity settings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to CARES Line mobile crisis referrals, including afterhours and on-call coverage across four counties.
• Conduct onsite behavioral health crisis assessments and develop safety plans.
• Provide SASS services for youth under 21 and complete required documentation.
• Consult with physicians and psychiatrists; seek supervision on complex presentations.
• Provide Critical Incident Response services to schools, businesses, and communities.
• Coordinate care linkages and warm handoffs to ongoing services.
• Provide training to staff and community groups on crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
• Complete required clinical documentation in the EHR and other systems on time.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation

Risk Assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Master's degree or licensure preferred

Job description

Bridgeway Inc. in Galesburg, IL is hiring a Crisis Counselor to join its Crisis Services Team. This full‑time role provides community-based crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization across a four-county area.

Afterhours and on-call availability are required, with CARES Line referrals managed and onsite assessments conducted. The role supports a mission-driven organization offering credential-based pay rates and compensation determined by credentials and experience.