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Location : Addictions Treatment & Crisis Care Program Building, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 16219
Department: Health Department
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
General Description
Would you like to be a part of a program that can serve people in crisis when they need it most and be a leader in the crisis field as 988 gains national attention?
The Crisis Care/Respite Program does all of that and more. 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.
Lead Counselor Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Behavioral Health Professional Knowledge Base Catalog:
Program Coordinator, Therapist, Nurse, Staff Nurse, Psych, Mental Health, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, Group Therapy, Psychologist, Outreach, CADC, Community Service, Human Service, Lake County Health Department, Lake County, Aide, Pandemic, COVID19, Disorder, Depression, Substance Abuse, CADC, Mood Disorder; Anxiety, Anger Management; Addiction, Lake County Health Department, Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake, Counselor, Medical Director, Registered Nurse, Care Giver, Crisis Care, Abuse, PSTD; CADC, OCD, Phobia, Mania, Bipolar; Group Home, Dental Hygienist, Homeless, Health Care, High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Panic Attack, Hallucination, Waukegan, Lake County Health Department, Psychosis, Phobia, Eating Disorder, Mental Health Assessment, Fulltime, FT, Part-time, PT, Flex, PRN, QMHP.
Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team athttps://lchdcareers.com
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the 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. At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:
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What is your experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques via the crisis hotline?
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How many years of clinical/behavioral health experience do you have?
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Do you have experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.
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List the types of clinical programs you have experience with.
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Explain your experience with accessing Community Resources for clients.
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Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license and automobile insurance?
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Explain (in detail) why you are interested in working in behavioral health and how your experience directly relates to this opening?
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Location : Addictions Treatment & Crisis Care Program Building, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 16219
Department: Health Department
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
General Description
Would you like to be a part of a program that can serve people in crisis when they need it most and be a leader in the crisis field as 988 gains national attention?
The Crisis Care/Respite Program does all of that and more. 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.
Lead Counselor Key Responsibilities
- Providing crisis intervention services to clients via the crisis hotline (calls, texts/chats) and in-person.
- Evaluates and assesses clients for level of care and prepares and implements treatment plans with clients.
- Provides therapeutic and supportive services to clients, including individual, group, and case management.
- Unit coverage and emergency telephone interventions, reviewing, managing and analyzing data related to NSPL calls and ensure follow-ups are being done with callers who need immediate follow-ups.
- In addition to 30-day follow-ups with linkage, as appropriate.
- Monday-Friday (10:00am-6:30pm)
- Master's degree in behavioral sciences and at least 1 year of clinical experience
- Must possess valid driver's license
Essential Functions
Behavioral Health Professional Knowledge Base Catalog:
Program Coordinator, Therapist, Nurse, Staff Nurse, Psych, Mental Health, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, Group Therapy, Psychologist, Outreach, CADC, Community Service, Human Service, Lake County Health Department, Lake County, Aide, Pandemic, COVID19, Disorder, Depression, Substance Abuse, CADC, Mood Disorder; Anxiety, Anger Management; Addiction, Lake County Health Department, Waukegan, Zion, North Chicago, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake, Counselor, Medical Director, Registered Nurse, Care Giver, Crisis Care, Abuse, PSTD; CADC, OCD, Phobia, Mania, Bipolar; Group Home, Dental Hygienist, Homeless, Health Care, High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Panic Attack, Hallucination, Waukegan, Lake County Health Department, Psychosis, Phobia, Eating Disorder, Mental Health Assessment, Fulltime, FT, Part-time, PT, Flex, PRN, QMHP.
Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team athttps://lchdcareers.com
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the 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. At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
- Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
- IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What is your experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques via the crisis hotline?
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How many years of clinical/behavioral health experience do you have?
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 10 plus
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Do you have experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments.
- Yes
- No
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List the types of clinical programs you have experience with.
05
Explain your experience with accessing Community Resources for clients.
06
Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.
07
Do you have a current and valid driver's license and automobile insurance?
- Yes
- No
08
Explain (in detail) why you are interested in working in behavioral health and how your experience directly relates to this opening?
Required Question
