What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Crisis Care Program - Flex / PRN position at Lake County?
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 believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
Summary
Responsible for evaluating, admitting, and preparing and implementing treatment plans with clients. Provides individual, group, and family counseling and education.
Scheduled Hours: As needed
- Overnight and evening preferred. 1st shift is available if needed.
- This position will require some on-call rotation in which staff person is backup coverage for shifts during the week they are on call.
- Flex employees must work a minimum of 80 hours per calendar year; and be available to work one (1) fixed or floating holiday each year, if needed.
- Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
- Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment.
- Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
- Provide an atmosphere of customer service in assuring that clients are treated in a friendly and respectful manner.
- Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
- Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons in the community or who present themselves at the program. Secures hospitalization, if necessary.
- Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients regarding their appropriateness for participation in the program.
- Serves food to clients in residential programs.
- Maintains an awareness of and professional involvement/collaboration with community resources.
- Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.
- Provides crisis intervention to stabilize clients and refer them to the most appropriate provider of outpatient or inpatient care.
- Refers emergency clients to follow-up services working in conjunction with the case coordinators.
- Responds to crisis assessments in person and by phone.
- High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience, or
- Associate’s degree in a related field
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or
- Bachelor’s in any field and two (2) years’ experience, or
- High School diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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 believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Salary : $22 - $24
