- Provides mobile crisis intervention services to clients in the community and walk-in clients at Crisis Care Program.
- Dispatches into the community to respond to crises as part of the mobile response team.
- Works collaboratively with Engagement Specialists to respond to crises as a 2 person team.
- Evaluates and assess clients for level of care.
- Prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.
- Provides therapeutic and supportive services to clients and families.
- Responsible for mobile crisis response coverage over the telephone and/or in person.
- Creates stabilization plans with clients and links clients to appropriate levels of care.
- Provides direct crisis intervention services to clients and families which includes de-escalation, stabilization, and linkage to appropriate levels of care.
- Associate's degree and five (5) years' experience in behavioral sciences, or
- Bachelor'sdegreeandthree(3)years'experienceinbehavioralsciences,or
- Bachelor'sdegreeinarelatedfieldandone(1)yearofexperienceinbehavioralsciences,or
- Master'sdegreeinbehavioralsciencesandnoexperience
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work every other weekend once trained. When working weekends you'll have days off during the week
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Counselor III - Waukegan, United States - Lake County IL
Description
General Description
Do you want to be part of something that actually makes a difference? The Mobile Response team is a2 person team that meets with people experiencing mental health or substance use crises wherever they are, and whenever they need it.
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Counselor III Q(MHP) Key Responsibilities
Available Shifts: 2nd(4pm-12:30am) 3rd(12am-8:30am)
Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay.
We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza vaccine, to protect against and prevent illness.
Therefore,we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
