DuPage County Health Department
Crisis Counselor - PM Shift
DuPage County Health Department, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
Illinois, IL
Job Type:
Full Time (40.0 hours per week)
Job Number:
24-00850
Service Unit:
Behavioral Health Services
Department:
Emergency Services
Opening Date:
08/02/2024
Description
In preparation for the opening of the
Crisis Recovery Center at
the DuPage County Health Department, Crisis Services is expanding the team!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Crisis Services Counselor in our Crisis Services programs. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click to learn more about our program.
This full-time position works Wednesday through Saturday, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Other opportunities exist on other shifts - please view our website (https://www.dupagehealth.org/317/Career-Opportunities) for other opportunities and feel free to apply for any position you are interested in.
Can you say benefits ? This position offers a full, DuPage County, 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 which is like having a guaranteed retirement savings plan. Our employee's are eligible for the
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Responsibilities
Provides emergency and crisis intervention services to individuals and families, both face to face, and via telephone/video.Conducts crisis evaluations on-site.Completes client care tasks associated with the 12-bed Crisis Residential unit on-site.May conduct crisis evaluations in the community (home, hospitals) for children, adolescents and adults to assess risk and determine recommendations for client care. Referral sources include: CARES/SASS, law enforcement, hospital settings, and families/individuals.Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkageMaintains required training, licensure and/or certificationConsults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides other case management servicesWorks collaboratively with community providersCompletion of required documentation within established timeframesUse of an Electronic Client Record, and additional call management softwareDemonstrates independent judgmentParticipates in emergency response activities as assigned
Requirements
Candidates 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.
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for EmployeesEmployees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical InsuranceBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & InsuranceA vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription PlansPrescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental InsuranceThe Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life InsuranceAll full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability InsuranceEmployees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
01
Do you currently have one of the following Licensure? Please choose any that apply.
LCPLSWLCPCAnticipate LCPCLCSWAnticipate LCSWALMFTLMFTCADCOtherNot ApplicableIllinois Medical LicenseDietitianIllinois Nursing LicenseCertified Medical Assistant
02
How many years of experience do you have working with the chronically mentally ill population?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years or more
03
Do you speak Spanish? If so, please rate your fluency.
YesNoMinimalCasual ConversationFluent
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications
Location :
Illinois, IL
Job Type:
Full Time (40.0 hours per week)
Job Number:
24-00850
Service Unit:
Behavioral Health Services
Department:
Emergency Services
Opening Date:
08/02/2024
Description
In preparation for the opening of the
Crisis Recovery Center at
the DuPage County Health Department, Crisis Services is expanding the team!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Your skills, experience, and passion are needed on our team. We are looking for a new team member to join us working as a Crisis Services Counselor in our Crisis Services programs. Crisis services staff work as a team to deliver quality care, and a quick response to residents in need. Click to learn more about our program.
This full-time position works Wednesday through Saturday, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Other opportunities exist on other shifts - please view our website (https://www.dupagehealth.org/317/Career-Opportunities) for other opportunities and feel free to apply for any position you are interested in.
Can you say benefits ? This position offers a full, DuPage County, 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 which is like having a guaranteed retirement savings plan. Our employee's are eligible for the
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Responsibilities
Provides emergency and crisis intervention services to individuals and families, both face to face, and via telephone/video.Conducts crisis evaluations on-site.Completes client care tasks associated with the 12-bed Crisis Residential unit on-site.May conduct crisis evaluations in the community (home, hospitals) for children, adolescents and adults to assess risk and determine recommendations for client care. Referral sources include: CARES/SASS, law enforcement, hospital settings, and families/individuals.Provides and follows-up on referral and community resource linkageMaintains required training, licensure and/or certificationConsults with staff concerning client and program issues and provides other case management servicesWorks collaboratively with community providersCompletion of required documentation within established timeframesUse of an Electronic Client Record, and additional call management softwareDemonstrates independent judgmentParticipates in emergency response activities as assigned
Requirements
Candidates 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.
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for EmployeesEmployees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical InsuranceBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & InsuranceA vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription PlansPrescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental InsuranceThe Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life InsuranceAll full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability InsuranceEmployees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
01
Do you currently have one of the following Licensure? Please choose any that apply.
LCPLSWLCPCAnticipate LCPCLCSWAnticipate LCSWALMFTLMFTCADCOtherNot ApplicableIllinois Medical LicenseDietitianIllinois Nursing LicenseCertified Medical Assistant
02
How many years of experience do you have working with the chronically mentally ill population?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years or more
03
Do you speak Spanish? If so, please rate your fluency.
YesNoMinimalCasual ConversationFluent
Required Question