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Join Our Expanding Crisis Services Team!
We're thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity to join 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 agency is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and support to our community, proudly holding:

Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval (1996)
Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation (2014)

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?

About Crisis Services
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 psychiatric crises or needing support for mental illness symptoms. Our team delivers top-notch care with rapid response times. Click Crisis Services to learn more about our program.

Opening Soon: The Crisis Recovery Center

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 call, someone to respond, and somewhere to go” 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. Please go to the Crisis System Expansion page on the DCHD Website for additional information.

Job Details
Full-time day shift scheduled to work Sunday - Thursday, from 9 am to 5 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 degreed candidates: $45,997 to $53,967
Master's degreed candidates: $51,075 to $65,000
Clinical Licensed candidates: $59,240 to $69,940

Benefits Galore!

Comprehensive training program (and we pay you for it!)

Full DuPage County benefit package, including:

12 paid holidays
3 weeks of paid leave (Vacation and Personal Days)
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Paid sick time
Health insurance
Pension-eligible position for a secure retirement
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement

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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 client care tasks for the 12-bed Crisis Residential unit
Conduct community-based crisis evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults
Provide referral and community resource linkage
Maintain required training, licensure, and certification
Collaborate with staff and community providers

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential or licensure as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
2+ years of experience working with chronically mentally ill populations
Equivalent combination of training and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.