Crisis Care/Respite Counselor - Crisis Care Program (Part-Time)

Counselor II is a valuable member of our Crisis Care/Respite Program . Since 1983, the Crisis Care Program has provided a 24/7 crisis line and an 8-bed, voluntary, inpatient, 24/7 respite stabilization program for clients in crisis. Since 2018, the Crisis Care Program has also provided services to Lake County residents who call 988 and is currently one of six locations in the state to do so. Responsibilities Provide crisis/respite intervention services to clients via the crisis hotline, in-person, and in the inpatient residential unit. Evaluate and assess clients for level of care. Prepare and implement treatment plans with clients. Provide therapeutic and supportive services to clients, including individual, group, and case management. Responsible for unit coverage and emergency telephone interventions. Schedule & Compensation Scheduled hours: 16–24 hours a week. Variety of shifts to choose from: (8-4:30pm), (4pm-12:30am) or (12:00am-8:30am) Rotating weekends and some on-call responsibilities. $5.00 per hour shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium. Qualifications 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 of experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Location Requirement You must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake County