What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Services Counselor - Crisis Residential position at DuPage County Health Department?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Linda Kurzawa Community Center, IL
Job Type : Full Time (40.0 hours per week)
Job Number : 25-01008
Service Unit : Behavioral Health Services
Department : Emergency Services
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team within Crisis Services. Crisis Services is located in the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center in Wheaton, IL and provides 24 / 7 crisis mental health services to county residents who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or are in need of additional support for symptoms of mental illness. 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 Crisis Counselor works in our Respite area, the hours are 1 : 00 PM until 11 : 00 PM Wednesday through Saturday. Shift differentials may apply.
Can you say benefits? This Full-Time 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement and supervision to assist you in obtaining your Master's degree and clinical licensure.
Responsibilities
- Manages tasks related to crisis residential milieu, including but not limited to client needs, hourly client counts, medication observations.
- Completes client assessments, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
- Provides individual and group interventions with a focus on skill building, education, problem-solving and symptom stabilization.
- Provides crisis intervention services to clients via phone or in-person.
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
- Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
- Maintains accurate and compliant documentation and clinical records.
- Participates in team meetings and clinical staffing to ensure appropriate levels of service delivery.
- Meets established productivity standards.
- Acts as a liaison between healthcare resources and clients and assists with linkage to community resources.
- Assists in providing coordination and outreach post mobile crisis response events :
Facilitation of inpatient placement
Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, and one year of behavioral health experience; 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 Employees
Employees 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 Insurance
Blue 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 & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans
Prescription 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 Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible 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 Insurance
All 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 Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
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Required Question
Salary : $25,000
