Bachelor's Degree/MHP Level - Mental Health Crisis Worker - Overnights

Arukah Institute of Healing, Inc. is a community-based organization dedicated to improving mental health through client-centered, accessible care that fosters prevention and wellness in rural communities. We strive to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while providing valuable experience within a collaborative team of professionals.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, emotional support, and safety planning by phone or in person.
• Collaborate with emergency services, hospitals, and other community partners.
• Document all interactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Help individuals access ongoing care and support services.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards of care.
• Drive to multiple community locations to provide services.

Qualifications:

• Qualify as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) in the state of Illinois through one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any other field with at least two (2) years of direct mental health fieldwork experience, OR
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) with at least one (1) year post-certification experience, OR
• High school diploma with at least five (5) years of direct mental health fieldwork experience.
• Strong communication and crisis management skills.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery is a plus.
• Must be local to our service area for hybrid scheduling.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays
• Retirement: Simple IRA with up to 3% dollar for dollar employer match
• Additional Perks:
• Qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Annual self-care benefit
• Counseling benefits

Weekly Schedule:

• Tuesdays – 12-hour shift – 8pm-8am
• Thursdays – 12-hour shift – 8pm-8am
• Fridays – 12-hour shift – 8pm-8am
• One (1) weekday – 4-hour shift – flexible depending on availability