Mobile Crisis Counselor – On-Call Behavioral Health Specialist

North-Central-Behavioral-Health-System; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Agency-paid benefit contribution ~90%

On-call compensation

Shift differential

Training & development

Community impact

Job summary

North Central Behavioral Health Systems seeks a Crisis Counselor to join the Mobile Crisis Response Team in Morris, IL. You will provide rapid, community-based behavioral health and substance use crisis intervention alongside a Peer Support Specialist.

You will use standardized assessment tools, de-escalation techniques, and collaborate with families and community partners to determine next steps and ensure 24/7 crisis coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Family Therapy, or related Human Service field.
• Bachelor's Degree in like field with 2+ years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting
• High School Diploma AND 5 years' experience in a clinical role in a Behavioral Health setting
• Prior experience in crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests in the community for rapid behavioral health/substance use crisis support within the designated coverage area.
• Provide trauma-informed crisis counseling and intervention services.
• Utilize standardized screening and clinical assessment tools to determine level of risk and appropriate interventions.
• Utilize evidence-based de-escalation techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing acute behavioral health symptoms.
• Support individuals and families in identifying immediate needs, coping strategies, and available supports.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of all services provided and contacts made.
• Collaborate with clients, families, support systems, and community partners to determine appropriate next steps and ongoing treatment needs.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour, 7-day-per-week crisis coverage (Receive additional compensation for on-call coverage and call-out responses in accordance with agency policy).
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain required certifications, licensure, and continuing education requirements.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in related field

High School Diploma + 5 yrs clinical exp

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

North Central Behavioral Health Systems seeks a Crisis Counselor to join the Mobile Crisis Response Team in Morris, IL. You will provide rapid, community-based behavioral health and substance use crisis intervention alongside a Peer Support Specialist.

You will use standardized assessment tools, de-escalation techniques, and collaborate with families and community partners to determine next steps and ensure 24/7 crisis coverage.