Counselor III - Mobile Crisis Responder (PT & FT)

Do you want to be part of something that actually makes a difference? The Mobile Response team is a 2 person team that meets with people experiencing mental health or substance use crises wherever they are, and whenever they need it. Our collaborative interventions can help resolve crises before they become life‑threatening. Join a diverse team that supports each other as much as we support the community. Key Responsibilities Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and families, including de‑escalation, stabilization and linkage to appropriate levels of care, both in‑person and via crisis phone lines. Dispatch into the community to respond to crises as part of the mobile response team. Work collaboratively with Engagement Specialists to respond to crises as a 2‑person team. Evaluate and assess clients for level of care. Prepare and implement treatment plans with clients. Provide therapeutic and supportive services to clients and families. Answer the LCHD local crisis line and 988 crisis line to provide phone crisis intervention to callers. Create stabilization plans with clients and link clients to appropriate levels of care. Scheduled Hours 16–40 hours a week Available shifts: 1st (8:00am – 4:30pm), 2nd (4:00pm – 12:30am), 3rd (12:00am – 8:30am) On‑call responsibility $5.00 per hour shift differential for working hours deemed eligible for shift and weekend premium Qualifications Associate’s degree and five years experience in behavioral sciences Bachelor’s degree and three years experience in behavioral sciences Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year experience in behavioral sciences Master’s degree in behavioral sciences and no experience required Must possess a valid driver’s license. Requires use of personal vehicle when a LCHD fleet vehicle is not available for outreach activities or to respond to crisis calls in the field. Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake County, IL