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Job Title:Crisis Counselor

Home Office:Vienna, IL; Golconda, IL; Cairo, IL; Metropolis, IL; or Anna, IL.Location is dependent on nearest to home residence and available office space.

Area of Focus:Behavioral Health

Program(s):Crisis Response and Intervention Services program (590) - The Crisis Response and Intervention Services, which are available 24/7, help people of all ages deal with immediate stressors, minimize the negative effects of physical or mental health challenges, and cope with a loss of functioning in any area of life.

Crisis Counselor Skills & Knowledge:Skills in the delivery of crisis support services; knowledge of local health and human services resources; excellent written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills; ability to navigate enhanced phone system.

Crisis Counselor Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides crisis intervention to stabilize consumers condition by utilizing short-term crisis intervention techniques and referrals to other support services.
• Utilizes approved screening and assessment tools to evaluate the level of risk for individuals presenting in mental health crisis and makes informed recommendations to the on-call QMHP regarding needed level of care.
• Collaborate with emergency services, law enforcement, and medical professionals to ensure a seamless and integrated response to crisis situations.
• Develops safety plans collaboratively with clients to leverage natural supports, ensure ongoing support, address environmental safety, and facilitate access to necessary resources.
• Facilitates communication externally and across agency staff/applicable programs to ensure continuity of care for individuals presenting in crisis services.
• Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally.
• Completes all required forms and documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings and supervision with direct supervisor.

*This is a bargaining unit, union position