Trauma-Informed Crisis Counselor - Full-Time

Chestnut Health Systems; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems seeks a compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team. This full-time role serves St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Clinton, Washington, and Monroe Counties, delivering crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals. Preference given to applicants living in these counties.

We offer day shifts and a starting pay of $21.00–$22.00 per hour, along with a commitment to trauma-informed care, thorough documentation, and collaboration with community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of supervised mental health experience.
• Or Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work with <1,000 hours of supervised mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis intervention services, including assessments, safety planning, and referrals.
• Complete documentation promptly—100% of assessments and safety plans at time of service; 80% of progress notes within 24 hours.
• Support individuals through court-ordered assessments, group services (e.g., anger management, parenting), and case management.
• Use recovery-oriented language and practices that emphasize hope, empowerment, and self-direction.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and natural support systems to maintain strong community relationships.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
• Provide after-hours crisis support as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the organization's standards for customer service excellence.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Recovery-oriented language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in counseling

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

EMR

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems seeks a compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team. This full-time role serves St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Clinton, Washington, and Monroe Counties, delivering crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals. Preference given to applicants living in these counties.

We offer day shifts and a starting pay of $21.00–$22.00 per hour, along with a commitment to trauma-informed care, thorough documentation, and collaboration with community partners.