Crisis Recovery Center Counselor

Job description

Crisis Services Counselor - PM Shift and Overnight
Salary $45,967.00 - $69,940.00 Annually
Location 115 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL

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 at the new DuPage Crisis Recovery Center. This is an exciting opportunity to part of our Crisis Services team at the DuPage County Health Department! As a valued member of our team, you'll be empowered to make a profound impact on your community. Our accredited crisis recovery center is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding: The American Association of Suicidology Certification.

By joining our Crisis Services team, you'll become an integral part of a renowned organization that prioritizes community wellbeing and exceptional care. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most?

Located in the state-of-the-art building on the DuPage County Campus in Wheaton, Crisis Services provides 24/7 crisis mental health services to county residents experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.

The Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is the critical next step in DuPage County Health Department’s decades-long journey to build the infrastructure needed to support a best-in-class behavioral health system and ensures all DuPage County residents will have “someone to contact, someone to respond, and a safe place to get help” when experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The CRC will help residents de-escalate, stabilize, and connect to community resources catered to their individual mental health and substance use treatment needs. The building design and operations will ensure individuals and their families feel welcome, respected, and secure throughout every step of their care. The CRC serves as an alternative to hospital emergency departments and simplifies access to crisis care for all individuals, families, and first responders. Apply Sign up or sign in for contact information

Full-time overnight shift scheduled to work Thursday-Sunday from 9:30 pm-7:30 am, Wednesday to Saturday 12 to 10 pm or Thursday to Sunday 12 to 10:00 pm


Education Requirements and Salary Ranges
Bachelor's degree candidates will be considered; relevant experience a plus!

Depending on experience, the salary range for this position is as follows:
Bachelor's degree: $45,967 to $53,967
Master's degree & license (LSW, LPC): $51,075 to $65,000
Clinical License (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT): $59,240 to $69,940

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life’s most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

As a Crisis Services Counselor, you will:
Provide emergency and crisis intervention services in-person, via phone, or video
Conduct on-site crisis evaluations
Complete crisis intervention and case management tasks for clients on our mental health units
Provide referral and community resource linkage
Maintain required training, licensure, and certification
Collaborate with staff and community providers

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Crisis Recovery Center