Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor (degreed) - Eyerly Ball

UnityPoint Health; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401K matching

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Crisis Services seeks a Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor to provide on-site crisis support in community or home settings within a 1-hour response region.

The PRN role supports the Mobile Crisis Response Team in Ames, IA with on-call shifts and flexible hours. Candidates should meet Iowa’s mental health professional criteria and be ready to respond during on-call periods.

Qualifications

• Mental health professional per Iowa Code 228.1.
• Bachelor’s degree; or Associate’s degree; or High school diploma.
• 1 year mental health experience for certain education levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response and intervention to clients on crisis calls in community or home settings where the crisis is occurring.
• Complete related data entry and documentation per agency policy.
• Be available by telephone during on-call shifts and respond within a 1-hour region while coordinating with on-call partner.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Empathy

Documentation

Education

Mental health professional per Iowa Code 228.1

Bachelor’s degree; or Associate’s degree; or High school diploma

Experience requirement varies by education level

Job description

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• Department: Mobile Crisis
• Shift: PRN
• Job ID: 188791

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Mobile Crisis
• Shift: PRN
• Job ID: 188791

Overview

Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor (PRN as needed/on-call)

Location: Community-Based (within 1-hour physical response to assigned region)

Department: Crisis Services

Affiliate: UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball

UnityPoint Health is seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team. As a Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor, you will provide on-site support and consultation to clients experiencing mental health crises in community or home settings. This role is vital in helping individuals achieve stability during critical moments.

Current openings & locations

• Ames, IA - Day shift (8 hours), Weekends, flexible hours based on applicant's availability

Shifts: The shifts range from 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a daily. On call pay is $3.25 to be available.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis response and intervention to clients on crisis calls in community or home settings where the crisis is occurring.

Complete related data entry and documentation in accordance with agency policy.

During an on-call shift, be available by telephone and be prepared to respond to calls within a 1-hour physical response region while coordinating with the on-call partner.

Qualifications

Education:

• Mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1
• Bachelor’s degree; or
• Associate’s degree; or
• High school diploma

Experience (based on education level noted above):

• Mental health professional: 1 year of mental health experience
• Bachelor’s in human services: 1 year
• Bachelor’s in non-human services: 2 years
• Associate’s degree: 2 years
• High school diploma: 2 years

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and compliance with Eyerly Ball’s auto insurance policy
• Must pass criminal records and dependent adult/child abuse checks