Crisis Counselors

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Retention Bonus for Crisis Counselors!Full time Direct Hire111 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois, 60187Shifts Available: 4 Ten hour shifts with examples below12p-10p, Sun/Mon/Tu/Fri12p-10p Sun/M/Tu/Th930p-730a Sat/Sun/Mon/Fri930p-730a Sat/Sun/Mon/TuesTues-Friday 9p-7aRequirementsCandidates for consideration require either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field and two years of experience working with chronically mentally ill population; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. - - -Responsibilities Conducts Crisis Evaluations in a variety of community settings, from multiple referral sources for children, adolescents, and adults to assess risk and determine recommendations for client care. Referral sources include CARES/SASS, law enforcement, hospital settings, and individuals. Provides emergency and crisis intervention services to individuals and families, both face to face and via telephone/video. Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkage Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification Consults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides other case management services Works collaboratively with community providers Completion of required documentation within established timeframes Use of an Electronic Client Record, and additional call management software Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions Participates in team meetings to assess clients' progress Participates in emergency response activities as assigned - -Can you say benefits? - This position offers a full benefit package which includes -12 paid holidays, -3 weeks of paid vacation -per year and -paid sick time. - This is also a -pension eligible -position and offers eligibility for the -Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. - -MissionThe DuPage County Health Department promotes physical and emotional health; prevents illness, injury and disability; protects health from environmental risk factors; and strives to assure the provision of accessible, quality service.

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